Astronomers detect a solar system they say should not be possible

A planetary system 116 light-years from Earth has a peculiar pattern. It could flip the script on how planets form, scientists say.
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NOVA “SOLAR SYSTEM” A BBC STUDIOS SCIENCE UNIT PRODUCTION WITH NOVA AND GBH FOR PBS AND THE BBC, TAKES VIEWERS ON AN EPIC JOURNEY TO UNCOVER NEW ...

Our solar system is a weird place. Much more than a home to eight planets, it’s filled with a myriad of fascinating other smaller bodies, including moons, asteroids, and comets. In recent decades, ...
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Solar System: Wandering Worlds

Meet the surprising, oddball worlds moving around our solar system. From meteorites that impact Earth, to a moon that orbits backwards, to an imposter lurking in the asteroid belt, a variety of ...
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For the first time, astronomers spot the beginning of a solar system

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Millions of new solar system objects to be found and 'filmed in technicolor' -- studies predict

Astronomers have revealed new research showing that millions of new solar system objects are likely to be detected by a brand-new facility, which is expected to come online later this year.
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The Last Time NASA's Voyager "Looked Back" At Our Solar System, This Is What It Saw

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