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The question of whether Earth is alone in harboring life has captivated humanity for millennia. In recent years, scientists ...

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Scientists know of over a dozen planets that orbit twin stars like the fictional "Star Wars" desert planet Tatooine. More observations are needed to confirm that this latest planet exists.

NEW YORK — A new Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists reported Wednesday. Located about 120 light years away, the exoplanet appears to take an ...

Scientists know of over a dozen planets that orbit two stars like the “Star Wars” desert planet Tatooine with double sunsets that Luke Skywalker calls home. Skip Navigation.