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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