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Rare meteorite proves our solar system almost had an extra planet
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Rare meteorite proves our solar system almost had an extra planet

A fascinating new discovery reveals that a rare meteorite found in the Sahara Desert suggests our solar system almost had an extra planet. This meteorite, known as NWA 12774, likely originated from a protoplanet that could have been as large as Mars before it was shattered by a cosmic collision. Researchers found that the conditions needed to form this meteorite were far more intense than previously thought, indicating it came from a much larger body. This exciting finding opens up new avenues for understanding the early development of planets in our cosmic neighborhood.
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