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Published online 7 January 2003 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news030106-4

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29 hours is a year on OGLE-TR-56b

Most distant planet orbiting another star spotted in passing.

Astronomers have found the most distant planet orbiting another star. It is also the fastest yet found - its year lasts a mere 29 hours.

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