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🔬 Science
July 24, 2026 at 05:14 PM
Is This Giant Celestial Body a Moon, a Planet or Something in Between? The Strange Object Calls Astronomical Labels Into Question
Source:
Smithsonian Magazine
Researchers have discovered a massive new celestial object, roughly the size of Jupiter, orbiting a brown dwarf, challenging existing astronomical classifications.
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