NASA Discovers Planet With 2 Suns

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NASA has discovered a planet, Kepler-16b, that orbits two suns, reminiscent of Tatooine from Star Wars. The discovery highlights the planet's unique orbital dynamics, as it rotates counterclockwise relative to its red dwarf star. Some confusion arose regarding the animation depicting the planet's rotation, which was created from an opposite vantage point. This finding expands the understanding of planetary systems and the potential for similar celestial bodies. The discussion emphasizes the significance of accurate representation in scientific animations.
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But in the animation, the planet rotates counter clockwise to the rotating red dwarf.
 
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But in the animation, the planet rotates counter clockwise to the rotating red dwarf.

The animator was imaging it from the opposite vantage point.
 

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