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Rare Planetary Alignment to Occur
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Rare Planetary Alignment to Occur

Astronomers anticipate a rare planetary alignment on February 28, where several planets will appear in a line from Earth's perspective, offering a significant event for astronomy enthusiasts.

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Astronomers Puzzle Over 'Inside Out' Planetary System

Astronomers have discovered a planetary system with an unusual 'inside out' configuration, where planets are arranged differently than expected. This discovery challenges existing theories about how planetary systems form and evolve.

Astronomers puzzle over ‘inside out’ planetary system
Sciencecyprus-mail1d ago

Astronomers puzzle over ‘inside out’ planetary system

Astronomers have observed a planetary system that challenges current planet formation theories, with a rocky planet that formed beyond the orbits of its gaseous neighbors, possibly after much of the planet-forming material had been used up. The system, observed using the European Space Agency’s Cheops space telescope, consists of four planets – two rocky and […]