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Scientists Discover New Type of Liquid Planet
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Researchers have identified a potential new class of planet that exists in a liquid state, described as "molten and mushy." This contrasts with traditional classifications of rocky or gaseous planets. The discovery challenges existing models of planetary formation and could provide insights into the diverse range of planetary bodies that exist in the universe. Further research is needed to confirm the planet's composition and characteristics.Articole despre acest subiect
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‘A molten, mushy state’: scientists may have found a new type of liquid planet
Latest observations of L98-59d, about 35 light years from Earth, suggest it could be different to anything seen beforeAstronomers have identified a planet composed of molten lava, suggesting the existence of an entirely new category of liquid planet.The distant world, known as L98-59d, is about 1.6 times the size of Earth and orbits a small red star 35 light years away. Astronomers initially thought the planet might harbour a deep ocean of liquid water, but the latest analysis suggests that it c
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