Amazing, a planet formed only 1 million years after BB

I wonder what other surprises the universe has in store for us.In summary, a young planet, formed just a million years after the Big Bang, has been discovered in the Taurus Molecular Cloud. This goes against the standard model of planet formation and raises questions about what else we may discover in the vast expanse of the universe.
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Amazing

Note to the moderators, please change the title of the thread to "young planet"
This is not a planet formed 1 million years after BB, evidently i was completely stupid to think that
http://www.newscientist.com/news/news.jsp?id=ns99995052

"An infant planet just a million years old is puzzling astrophysicists - it is simply too young to exist, according to the standard model of planet formation.

Evidence for this precocious planet comes in the form of infrared radiation from the Taurus Molecular Cloud, about 400 light years away, detected by NASA's Spitzer space telescope."
 
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That is amazing! I had no idea that a planet could form in just a million years. It's fascinating to think about the implications of this discovery.
 

1. How is it possible for a planet to form only 1 million years after the Big Bang?

The early universe was filled with hot, dense matter and energy. As the universe expanded and cooled, this matter and energy began to clump together under the force of gravity. These clumps eventually formed the first stars and galaxies, which would eventually form planets. The exact process of planet formation is still being studied, but it is believed that the materials needed for planet formation were present in the early universe and were able to come together relatively quickly.

2. What makes this planet so amazing?

The fact that a planet formed so soon after the Big Bang is amazing because it suggests that the universe was able to form complex structures much earlier than previously thought. This challenges previous theories about the timeline of the universe's development and opens up new possibilities for understanding the early universe.

3. How do scientists know that this planet formed so soon after the Big Bang?

Scientists can determine the age of a planet by studying the composition of its rocks and the elements present on its surface. By analyzing the composition of this planet, scientists were able to determine that it formed approximately 1 million years after the Big Bang.

4. Does this planet still exist today?

It is possible that this planet still exists today, but it is also possible that it has since been destroyed or merged with other planets. The early universe was a chaotic and dynamic place, so it is difficult to know for sure what happened to this planet.

5. What can we learn from studying a planet that formed so early in the universe?

Studying this planet can help us better understand the conditions and processes that were present in the early universe. It can also help us refine our theories about planet formation and the development of the universe as a whole. Additionally, studying this planet can provide insights into the potential for life to exist in the early universe.

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