Astronomers discovered a planet where it should not belong, raising questions about the actual formation of planets.
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Planet HD 106906 b has an unusual distance from the central star - (Photo: NASA)
The giant planet mentioned is revolving around the central star with a distance of 650 times the sun - the earth, setting a planetary record the farthest sun ever discovered, according to Space.com leading the University report. Arizona (USA).
With more than 10 times the mass of Jupiter, planet HD 106906 b is unlike any other object in our solar system.
'The planet has a special attraction because no planetary system or star system can be used to clearly explain what we observe' , according to lead researcher Vanessa Bailey.
Astronomers are even more surprised to discover the remnants of the physical disc after completing star and planet formation.
