Planetary Bodies Observed for First Time in Habitable Zone of Dead Star

ENN
Feb 14, 2022, 1:08 pm221 pts
A ring of planetary debris studded with moon-sized structures has been observed orbiting close to a white dwarf star, hinting at a nearby planet in the “habitable zone” where water and life could exist, according to a new study led by UCL researchers.

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