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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nilima Marshall

Ancient meteorites provide ‘ground-breaking insight’ on formation of Jupiter

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Rare ancient meteorites have provided “ground-breaking insight” on how Jupiter formed and settled in its position as the fifth planet from the sun billions of years ago, according to scientists.

The researchers said that angrite meteorites hold clues about the chaotic way the gas giant came into existence during “a huge solar system event”.

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