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Astronomers just accidentally spotted the faintest exoplanet ever seen from Earth
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Astronomers just accidentally spotted the faintest exoplanet ever seen from Earth

So, here's the scoop: Ben Sutlieff was actually studying a known planet when he stumbled upon the faintest exoplanet ever captured by a telescope on Earth! This little gem, named B Pictoris d, is a gas giant that’s about 2.4 times the mass of Jupiter and orbits its star in a whopping 91 years. The excitement came when they realized this planet had been hiding in plain sight, detectable by its residual heat from its formation. It’s a thrilling reminder that the universe is full of surprises, and who knows what else is out there waiting to be discovered!
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