Scientists Uncover Rare Double-Star System with Sideways Orbiting Exoplanet

Rapid Summary

• Discovery: Scientists identified the first “polar planet” with a sideways orbit around two brown dwarf stars.
• Planet & Location: the exoplanet, named 2M1510 (AB) b, is located 120 light-years away in the Libra constellation.
• Host System Characteristics: -The host binary system includes two brown dwarfs, frequently enough referred to as “failed stars.” Such configurations are rare as lower-mass stellar bodies typically don’t form binaries or host planets.

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