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Gravitational lensing spots second exoplanet
New Scientist ^ | 05/24/05 | Kelly Young

Posted on 05/24/2005 4:18:25 PM PDT by KevinDavis

Astronomers have found a second extrasolar planet with a technique known as gravitational microlensing. Scientists say the discovery of this new giant planet gives additional credence of this method of planet finding.

(Excerpt) Read more at newscientist.com ...


TOPICS: Astronomy
KEYWORDS: exoplanets; space
More planets is being found. I would be more excited when we find a Earth like planet...
1 posted on 05/24/2005 4:18:26 PM PDT by KevinDavis
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2 posted on 05/24/2005 4:19:07 PM PDT by KevinDavis (Let the meek inherit the Earth, the rest of us will explore the stars!)
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More planets is being found. I would be more excited when we find a Earth like planet...

No amount of gravitation lensing will tell us if we have found an earth like planet beyond basic size and orbit.

3 posted on 05/24/2005 4:20:02 PM PDT by Spiff (Don't believe everything you think.)
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We will find that Earth like planet....pray they don't have moderates.....:-)


4 posted on 05/24/2005 4:22:03 PM PDT by Dog
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or liberals...


5 posted on 05/24/2005 4:24:31 PM PDT by KevinDavis (Let the meek inherit the Earth, the rest of us will explore the stars!)
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or liberals...

For any planets that do have liberals, no problem - they'll be staying home.

6 posted on 05/24/2005 7:04:27 PM PDT by BlazingArizona
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WOW! thanks, very interesting. :D
7 posted on 05/25/2005 2:54:09 AM PDT by skinkinthegrass (Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get you :^)
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LOL!..and have committed suicide...to save the "fuzzy, little, bunny" wabbits and udderless deer. :D
8 posted on 05/25/2005 2:58:06 AM PDT by skinkinthegrass (Just because you're paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get you :^)
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