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A new Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists reported Wednesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and ...

A new Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists reported Wednesday. Located about 120 light years away, the exoplanet appears to take an unusual path around ...

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