Scientists snap pic of still forming young planet only 5-6 million years old

The photo you see here is significant. Scientists say that this is the very first direct image of the birth of a planet that is still forming around a star. The planet is said to be very young at only 5-6 million years old. That might sound ancient to we puny humans, but the Earth is 4.5 billion years old. … Continue reading source: https://www.slashgear.com/scientists-snap-pic-of-still-forming-young-planet-only-5-6-million-years-old-03536405/ #Headlines by: Shane McGlaun

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