PBS News Hour

Solar system with 6 planets orbiting in-sync discovered

Astronomers have discovered a rare solar system with six planets moving in sync with one another. Estimated to be billions of years old, the formation 100 light-years away may help unravel some mysteries of our solar system. Miles O’Brien reports on this perfect cosmic dance.

Solar system with 6 planets orbiting in-sync discovered

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