Space & Astronomy
50 new extrasolar planets discovered
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T.K. RandallSeptember 13, 2011 ·
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Astronomers have announced the discovery of 50 exoplanets, one of which could be habitable.
This "super-Earth" planet is more than three times the size of Earth, 36 light-years away and exists in the "goldilocks zone" around its parent star in which the temperature is sufficient to support liquid water on its surface. "If we are really, really lucky, this planet could be a habitat," said astronomer Lisa Kaltenegger.
Astronomers on Monday announced the discovery of 50 new planets circling stars beyond the sun, including one “super-Earth” that is the right distance from its star to possibly have water.
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