First Image of Planet Orbiting Star

Scientists believe they have captured the first image of a planet orbiting a “sun-like star”, outside of our own solar system.

It is located approximately 500 light years from Earth, and believed to be 8 times the mass of Jupiter, making it a truly gigantic planet.

Image Captures Planet 'Orbiting Sun-like Star'

Much like Jupiter, the planet is expected to be a gas giant.

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