Astronomers Just Found the Youngest Planet Ever Seen. It Shouldn’t Be So Huge

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What happened

Elias 2-24 b challenges even our best models of planet formation.

Key facts

  • Elias 2-24 b challenges even our best models of planet formation.
  • Reported by Gizmodo and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:30:03 UTC.

Why it matters

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