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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.

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 […]

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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.