New Planet-Hunting Robot Telescope Takes First Photos

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A new robotic telescope built to hunt for alien planets and comets from Chile has opened its camera eyes and taken its first photos of the night sky.

The first cosmic photos from the telescope, known as TRAPPIST, included stunning views of the Tarantula Nebula and spiral galaxy M83, but astronomers hope to use the advanced observatory to find two more elusive targets – alien planets and comets that orbit the sun. The new photos were released this week.

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