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Astronomers have observed two super-Earths colliding in a faraway system for the first time, suggesting such violent impacts are not limited to very young cosmic neighborhoods.
Researchers observed two ice giant exoplanets colliding around a sun-like star, causing an intense burst of light and dust. This discovery, made by an international team of astronomers, could lead to the formation of new moons around a newly-formed planet in the future. The study, published today
The International Union of Astronomers has reported the observation of two ice giant exoplanets engaged in a cataclysmic planetary collision around a star
An amateur astronomer spotted the afterglow of exoplanets colliding in space via a social media post, marking a first-time discovery. Continue reading for more details.
Astronomers spotted the aftermath from the forceful collision of two ice giants. The collision created a new, much more massive planet.