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Rogue Worlds Throw Planetary Ideas Out of Orbit

Feb 21, 2024
Scientists explore the challenges of categorizing free-floating worlds, sparking debates on star and planet formation. Rogue worlds, mysterious wanderers in space, shed light on their dark nature and role in dark matter. James Webb Space Telescope promises new insights into these elusive celestial bodies. Unexpected discovery of Jupiter-mass objects in the Orion Nebula challenges existing theories. Researchers use Webb telescope to study atmospheres of free-floating worlds and confirm their existence.
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