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This exoplanet whizzes around its star once a week and is bombarded by flares – Digital Trends

Astronomers recently discovered a Nepune-sized planet orbiting the baby star AU Mic, which could teach us more about how planetary systems form and develop.

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Around 32 light-years away from Earth, practically in our backyard, lies a dramatic young star named AU Microscopii or AU Mic for short. This star is just 20 to 30 million years old. This might sound…

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