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Sign Of "Embryonic Planets" Forming In Nearby Stellar Systems

Astronomers are pointing to three nearby stars they say may hold "embryonic planets" -- a missing link in planet-formation theories. As scientists try to piece together how our own planet came to be, they look to the forming planets of other star systems for clues. But astronomers have been unable to find evidence for one of the key stages of planet development, a period early in the planet's formation when it is only as large as tiny Pluto.

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  1. Heresy! by Kjella · · Score: 0, Troll

    First there was no earth, then earth was there. It's right there in genesis, there's no such thing as "embryotic planets". Even though we've observed pretty much every other stage from interstellar dust to planet, that missing link it proof God did it. Just like life didn't start with microbes and apes didn't evolve into men. Lalalalala I can't hear you...

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