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The tag 1rxs 1609 on WindowsForum.com refers to a specific astronomical discovery: the first direct photograph of an exoplanet, confirmed to orbit a sun-like star. The planet, with eight times Jupiter's mass, orbits at over 300 times Earth's distance from the Sun. Initially imaged in 2008, follow-up observations verified its planetary status. This tag is used for discussions about this exoplanet and related astronomical findings.
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    First Direct Photo of Alien Planet Finally Confirmed

    A planet outside of our solar system, said to be the first ever directly photographed by telescopes on Earth, has been officially confirmed to be orbiting a sun-like star, according to follow-up observations. The alien planet is eight times the mass of Jupiter and orbits at an unusually great...
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    • 1rxs 1609 adaptive optics alien astronomy astrophysics atmosphere cosmic exoplanets hot planet imaging infrared observation observatory planet discovery planetary formation research spectroscopy stars telescope young stars
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