Phys.Org April 27, 2026 • 16:40

Two suns are better than one—planets thrive around binary stars - Phys.org

By University of Central Lancashire

Two suns are better than one—planets thrive around binary stars - Phys.org

Planets may actually form more easily around double stars than around single stars like our sun, according to new research from astrophysicists at the University of Lancashire. Binary stars are common in our galaxy, yet for a long time astronomers believed th…

Planets may actually form more easily around double stars than around single stars like our sun, according to new research from astrophysicists at the University of Lancashire. Binary stars are commo… [+3356 chars]

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