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15 years 3 months ago - 15 years 3 months ago #81056 by Seanie_Morris
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Scientists have discovered the first confirmed Earthlike planet outside our solar system, they announced Wednesday.
"This is the first confirmed rocky planet in another system," astronomer Artie Hatzes told CNN, contrasting the solid planet with gaseous ones like Jupiter and Saturn.

But "Earthlike" is a relative term.

The planet's composition may be similar to that of Earth, but its environment is more like a vision of hell, the project's lead astronomer said.


Full Story:
edition.cnn.com/2009/TECH/space/09/16/ne...ky.planet/index.html

Seanie.

Midlands Astronomy Club.
Radio Presenter (Midlands 103), Space Enthusiast, Astronomy Outreach Co-ordinator.
Former IFAS Chairperson and Secretary.
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