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Found: a planet not from the Milky Way, circling a star in its death throes

Started by PPI Brian, November 18, 2010, 09:59:21 PM

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PPI Brian

November 18, 2010, 09:59:21 PM
Astronomers with the European Southern Observatory say they've found a Jupiter-sized planet orbiting a dying star some 2,200 light-years from Earth. The planet, named HIP 13044b, is the first planet astronomers have detected in the Milky Way that likely was born in another galaxy.

Here's a link to the story:
http://www.csmonitor.com/Science/2010/1118/Found-a-planet-not-from-the-Milky-Way-circling-a-star-in-its-death-throes
"Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence."--Carl Sagan

PPI Debra

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November 18, 2010, 11:57:13 PM
I think this is cool.  :)
"If you're after gettin' the honey, don't go killin' all the bees." -Joe Strummer

PPI Tracy

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November 19, 2010, 03:11:31 PM
Considering the fact that light travels approx 5.88 trillion miles in one year, I'd say that would be one hell of a commute.

PPI Tracy

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November 19, 2010, 03:12:45 PM
I LOVE LOVE LOVE these articles that you post, Brian.   :)
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