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The Sun likely consumed an entire planet early in its existence

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Scientists discovered that the young Sun likely 'devoured' a large planet, leaving traces of this cosmic consumption in its core. Research by astronomer Mutlu Yildiz from Ege University in Turkey suggests that this planet could have been a 'super-Earth' 5 to 10 times more massive than Earth.

In brief

  • The Sun may have consumed a planet billions of years ago
  • The planet could have been 5 to 10 times more massive than Earth
  • Research conducted by astronomer Mutlu Yildiz
  • Traces of the consumption remain in the Sun's core
  • Research published in Gizmodo
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