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Fomalhaut b dust cloud
Formalhaut b as a dust cloud

Formalhaut b is an object in the vicinity of the star Formalhaut, about 25 light years away. The object was first postulated in 2008. In 2012, it could be observed for the first time. The nature of the object is unknown. While it was first thought to be an exoplanet, the opinion in 2021 is that it might be a dust cloud.

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  • Hubble Directly Observes Planet Orbiting Fomalhaut

    Comparison between the Solar System and the system around Fomalhaut

  • Fomalhaut planet

    Artistic rendition of Fomalhaut b as a planet revolving around its parent star, a model which has now been disproven

  • Fomalhaut-artist-impression-heic2006a

    Visualisation of Fomalhaut and Fomalhaut b (artist's impression)

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