The Tatooine-like world about the size of Saturn is a frozen mass of rock and gas about 200 light years from Earth. NASA astronomers say it was discovered by the Kepler spacecraft launched in 2009.The desert planet of Tatooine is home to all manner of wonderful creatures — womp rats and banthas and jawas.
Scientists Find Planet Orbiting Two Suns Like In 'star Wars'
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