SMRTR Science & EngineeringNov 23, 2024Interesting Engineering

Youngest planet ever discovered has misaligned orbit, puzzles scientists

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The newly discovered exoplanet IRAS 04125+2902 b, just 3 million years old, orbits its star every 8.83 days at an unusual angle, challenging planet formation theories and offering insights into early planetary evolution.

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