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Astronomers report evidence a star consumed one of its planets
Key Takeaways
- Researchers say unusual lithium levels in TOI-5882 suggest the star absorbed a planet.
- A brown dwarf companion in the system may have destabilized the planet's orbit and sent it inward.
- The finding highlights how astronomers use stellar spectra to reconstruct violent events in planetary systems.
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