About 57 light years from Earth, astronomers have discovered a large new planet, colored a deep magenta. It's the second planet whose color has been directly observed by astronomers, the first being HD 189733b. That alone would make this find noteworthy. But equally noteworthy is the fact that the planet itself challenges current theories of planetary formation.
About 57 light years from Earth, astronomers have discovered a large new planet, colored a deep magenta. It's the second planet whose color has been directly observed by astronomers, the first being HD 189733b. That alone would make this find noteworthy. But equally noteworthy is the fact that the planet itself challenges current theories of planetary formation.
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