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Earth’s sun a double star?

January 26th, 2006 by Dunc · Comments Off

sunset.jpgRecent discoveries of similiar astral bodies point towards a controversal theory that our sun may have a companion star. (via The Website at the End of the Universe)

In less theoretical news, a small rocky planet has been found orbiting a red dwarf. Researchers say it’s the most Earth-like planet found, despite being 5.5 times more massive and too cold to support life.

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Too far from Mars, anyway

August 6th, 2005 by Dunc · Comments Off

New planet is not officially named after Xena: Warrior Princess, despite reports to the contrary.

Instead, they’re looking for suggestions.

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