Astronomers Discover Phoenix Planet Orbiting White Dwarf Star
Astronomers have discovered a second-generation planet orbiting the white dwarf star HS 0209+0832. This 'phoenix planet' formed from material expelled by the star during its death. The white dwarf's atmosphere contains heavy elements like zinc, copper, and niobium. This finding may alter how astronomers search for planets around dead stars in the future.
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