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This ‘forbidden’ exoplanet is way too massive for its star

This ‘forbidden’ exoplanet is way too massive for its star

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Dr. Sarah Adams

Astronomers have discovered a massive extrasolar planet, or “exoplanet,” orbiting an ultracool dwarf star that is way too small to host such ...

Massive exoplanet orbiting small star upends planet formation theories

Massive exoplanet orbiting small star upends planet formation theories

Science
Dr. Sarah Adams

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Astronomers are questioning ...