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This image shows the debris ring around Fomalhaut and the location of its first known planet. This is the actual discovery image -- published in the journal Science in November 2008. Fomalhaut b was the first beyond our solar system visible to the eye in photographic images. Image via Wikimedia Commons.

Star of the Week: Fomalhaut had first visible exoplanet

1 posted on 09/26/2012 6:25:26 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
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To: SunkenCiv

Way cool! ............................... FRegards


4 posted on 09/26/2012 8:35:36 PM PDT by gonzo ( Buy more ammo, dammit! You should already have the firearms ... FRegards)
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To: SunkenCiv

Stunningly beautiful.

TYVM, SunkenCiv.


5 posted on 09/27/2012 7:20:28 AM PDT by onyx (FREE REPUBLIC IS HERE TO STAY! DONATE MONTHLY! IF YOU WANT ON SARAH PALIN''S PING LIST, LET ME KNOW)
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To: SunkenCiv
Well isn't that

SPACIAL

6 posted on 09/27/2012 10:33:06 AM PDT by martin_fierro (< |:)~)
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