Space scientists discovered the youngest planet

Space scientists discovered the youngest planet

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: October 28 2021

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  • Space scientists have discovered the youngest planet named 2M 0437B. It is located 400 light years away from Earth. 
  • A planet named 2M 0437B is bigger than Jupiter and as hot as Earth's volcano.
  • University of Hawaii scientists said that the 2M 0437B baby planet is still in the early days of its life. It is extremely hot at the moment and a lot of energy is being released from it. It was first seen in the year 2018.

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About Planet

  • A planet is a celestial body that orbits the Sun, has enough mass for its self-gravity to overcome rigid body forces and acquire a hydrostatic equilibrium (almost spherical) shape, and has cleared the orbital neighbourhood.
  • Morning Star or the Evening Star: Venus
  • Hottest Planet: Venus
  • First woman to reach space:  Valentina Tereshkova
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