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Massive Starless Planets Found Cradling Potential Moon Disks

Massive Starless Planets Found Cradling Potential Moon Disks

A new study published in The Astronomical Journal has revealed an astonishing possibility: free-floating planets, long considered cosmic castaways, may not be as solitary as once thought. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers observed that several of these starless giants are surrounded by dusty disks—structures typically seen in early planetary systems. This discovery points to the potential formation of …

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