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SYDNEY: Previously scientists believed that only gas-giants could circle binary star systems but a new study suggests that many Earth-like planets could have two Suns.
The image of Luke Skywalker staring at the double sunset of Tatooine captured the imagination of millions of cinemagoers. But astrophysicists now believe that Earth-like, solid planets with two Suns are not only likely to exist in the universe, but are probably widespread.
Previously scientists believed that only gas-giants could circle binary star systems. But a new study suggests otherwise. “Tatooine sunsets may be common after all,” said Prof Ben Bromley of the University of Utah. “For over a decade, astrophysicists believed that planets like Earth could not form around most binary stars, at least not close enough to support life.”
