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In theory, our universe was formed about 13.8 billion years ago but the planet PSR B1620-26b is known for a lifetime of 12.7 billion years. This turns the PSR B1620-26b into the oldest planet ever known in the universe.
Key Facts About Psr B1620-26b
According to estimates by the researchers, the planet PSR B1620-26b was formed about 2 billion years after the Big Bang explosion - the event that triggered the birth of the universe.(Solstation Photos).
Planet PSR B1620-26b 'born' 8 billion years earlier than our Earth.(Ebaumsworld Photo).
PSR B1620-26b revolves around two host stars, including a neutron star and a white dwarf about 12,400 light years from Earth.(Photo Ytimg).
Why Psr B1620-26b Matters
PSR B1620-26b is a giant gas sphere, 2.5 times more massive than Jupiter (Jupiter's volume is 1.8986x1027 kg). (Photo of the Spacetelescope).
Because of the early formation, the 'specific' PSR B1620-26b planet has no heavy elements necessary for life to appear such as oxygen and carbon.(Photo Xalocuocsong).
The planet PSR B1620-26b belongs to the Scorpius constellation - a large constellation located in the southern sky near the center of the Milky Way.(Photo Dailygalaxy).
PSR B1620-26b is very far away from the host star, it takes about 100 years to spin a full circle around the host star.(Photo of NASA).
FAQ
What is psr b1620-26b?
In theory, our universe was formed about 13.8 billion years ago but the planet PSR B1620-26b is known for a lifetime of 12.7 billion years.
What makes psr b1620-26b notable?
This turns the PSR B1620-26b into the oldest planet ever known in the universe.
What are the key facts about psr b1620-26b?
Planet PSR B1620-26b 'born' 8 billion years earlier than our Earth.(Ebaumsworld Photo).
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