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rogue planet: References & Edit History

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Don Vaughan
Don Vaughan is a freelance writer based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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Erik Gregersen

Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Added illustration of a rogue planet.	Erik Gregersen	Aug 29, 2024
	New article added.	Erik Gregersen	Aug 15, 2024