Cosmic Mysteries Swirl Around “Forbidden Planet”
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Astronomers discovered a "forbidden planet" called TOI-5205b, a Jupiter-sized gas giant orbiting a red dwarf star only four times larger than itself, defying current theories of planet formation since small stars shouldn't accumulate enough material for such massive planets. New atmospheric analysis reveals the planet has unusually low heavy element concentrations, suggesting its interior and atmosphere don't mix, potentially offering insights into planetary evolution.
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