Discovery of a second-generation planet candidate accreting onto a white dwarf
A 'phoenix planet' born from a dead star’s ashes challenges assumptions about planetary death and rebirth.
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A 'phoenix planet' born from a dead star’s ashes challenges assumptions about planetary death and rebirth.
Astronomers have identified a ‘phoenix planet’ orbiting a white dwarf, suggesting planets can re‑emerge from the remnants of dead stars.