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Massive New Planet Discovered 440 Light-Years Away

7/13/2025

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Astronomers have made an exciting discovery 440 light-years away, capturing images of the young planet HD 135344 Ab as it orbits its primary star in the binary system HD 135344 AB. This massive planet, weighing around 10 times that of Jupiter, likely formed near the solar system's snow line, revealing the dynamic processes of planetary formation.

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Astronomers have made an exciting discovery 440 light-years away, capturing images of the young planet HD 135344 Ab as it orbits its primary star in the binary system HD 135344 AB. This massive planet, weighing around 10 times that of Jupiter, likely formed near the solar system's snow line, revealing the dynamic processes of planetary formation.