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Astronomers have uncovered compelling evidence that a sun-like star located about 1,300 light-years from Earth consumed one of its own planets.
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1,300 light-years from Earth
Who
astronomers, Brooke Kotten, scientists from the United States and Chile
What
Astronomers have uncovered compelling evidence that a sun-like star located about 1,300 light-years from Earth consumed one of its own planets.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:39:40 GMT · 2h 20m ago
Where
1,300 light-years from Earth ·
Why
The star, known as TOI-5882, appears to have engulfed a planet sometime in its recent history.
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This discovery offers new insights into planetary engulfment, a known but rarely observed cosmic event, and provides a glimpse into the potential distant future of our own solar system with Earth.
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