Scientists find most Earth-like extrasolar planet yet
April 24, 2007 3:11 PM Subscribe
Scientists find most Earth-like extrasolar planet yet, that could harbor water and life. The new planet, Gliese 581 c, orbits red dwarf Gliese 581, a mere 20.4 light years away, and is the smallest exoplanet yet found, as well as the first to be found in the 'Goldilocks Zone'.
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Wow, a double that's actually well-composed and about something interesting. Bad luck, MetaMonkey. Get these links in t'other thread pronto.
posted by Abiezer at 3:13 PM on April 24, 2007
posted by Abiezer at 3:13 PM on April 24, 2007
Word.
posted by ageispolis at 3:15 PM on April 24, 2007
posted by ageispolis at 3:15 PM on April 24, 2007
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