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NASA discover new planet

NASA scientists have discovered what may be one of the youngest planets known to man.

NASA discover new planet

Sat, 29 May, 2004 - 01:00

The infrared Spitzer Space Telescope identified the planet which is thought to be a million years old, meaning it is a mere baby.

The object is in the constellation Taurus, 420 light-years away.

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