Illustration of a hot exoplanet orbiting a star

Distant planet confirms key theory about planet formation

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Astronomers have found that a hot planet 320 light-years away has a chemical composition closely matching its host star, providing direct evidence supporting a long-held theory about how planets form. This discovery could improve predictions about the composition of distant rocky planets and aid in identifying those with potentially habitable conditions.

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