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Gas guzzling rogue planet expanding at record-breaking rate

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Video. Astronomers spot fastest-growing planet ever detected

Updated: 06/10/2025 - 7:01 GMT+2

Astronomers say the rogue planet is devouring dust and gas at six billion tonnes per second - behaviour usually seen in stars.

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