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The newly discovered exoplanet WASP-12b is, like the similar world WASP-3b depicted here, orbits very close to its host star and therefore is incredibly hot. [Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias]

Have a Hot Time on WASP-12b

1 posted on 12/28/2008 3:21:05 PM PST by SunkenCiv
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To: Fred Nerks

Astronomers find new planets, including a ‘baby’
ABC (Australia) | April 3, 2008 | U/A
Posted on 04/03/2008 3:26:47 AM PDT by Fred Nerks
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/1995946/posts


2 posted on 12/28/2008 3:21:42 PM PST by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/_______Profile finally updated Saturday, December 6, 2008 !!!)
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Hottest planet ever found sizzles at 2250 degree Celsius
Posted on October 22, 2008

3 posted on 12/28/2008 3:22:55 PM PST by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/_______Profile finally updated Saturday, December 6, 2008 !!!)
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4 posted on 12/28/2008 3:23:17 PM PST by SunkenCiv (https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/_______Profile finally updated Saturday, December 6, 2008 !!!)
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To: SunkenCiv
I'm sick of winter! Sounds like the place to be. I got this swell Christmas present from Uncle Sam. Might as well pop on out .

Wormhole

A much nicer present than the one I thought I was gonna get.

SKITA

7 posted on 12/28/2008 4:10:47 PM PST by bigheadfred (FREE EVAN VELA, freeevanvela.com)
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