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Earth-Like Extrasolar Planet Discovered
Scientific American is reporting that astronomers have discovered what they believe to be the most Earth-like extrasolar planet. Why does this matter?
“The separation between the planet and its star is just right for having liquid water at its surface,” says astronomer and team spokesperson Stephane Udry of the Observatory of Geneva in Versoix, Switzerland. “That’s why we are a bit excited.”
Certainly the discovery of another planet outside our solar system that had a strong chance of having liquid water would be pretty amazing. For more, read the rest: “All Wet? Astronomers Claim Discovery of Earth-like Planet.”
— michael | July 21, 2008 12:21 PM | I found it online
