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Super-Earth Discovered: TOI-512 May Host Water!

5/20/2025

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In 2020, astronomers turned their gaze to the star TOI-512, initially thought to cradle two exoplanets. New discoveries reveal a single Super-Earth, a colossal 3.6 times the size of our planet, orbiting closely. Excitingly, it may harbor water, shaking up our understanding of rocky planet formation. TOI-512 is now a top contender for future exploration.

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In 2020, astronomers turned their gaze to the star TOI-512, initially thought to cradle two exoplanets. New discoveries reveal a single Super-Earth, a colossal 3.6 times the size of our planet, orbiting closely. Excitingly, it may harbor water, shaking up our understanding of rocky planet formation. TOI-512 is now a top contender for future exploration.