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New Multi-Planet System Discovered Around Distant Star

1/16/2025

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A groundbreaking discovery has emerged from the depths of space, revealing a fascinating multi-planet system orbiting the K-type star WASP-132, 403 light-years away. This system boasts a hot Jupiter, a super-Earth, and an icy giant, challenging our understanding of how such diverse planetary systems can coexist with gas giants.

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A groundbreaking discovery has emerged from the depths of space, revealing a fascinating multi-planet system orbiting the K-type star WASP-132, 403 light-years away. This system boasts a hot Jupiter, a super-Earth, and an icy giant, challenging our understanding of how such diverse planetary systems can coexist with gas giants.