Posted on Sep 13, 2011
50 new alien planets discovered, including one that might...
The potentially habitable 'super-Earth' is about 3.6 times more massive than...
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on Sep 13, 2011
on Sep 13, 2011
on Sep 13, 2011
The potentially habitable 'super-Earth' is about 3.6 times more massive than...
59K views mnn.com
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From the page: "The newfound haul of alien planets includes 16 super-Earths, which are potentially rocky worlds that are more massive than our planet. One in particular 窶" called HD 85512 b 窶" has captured astronomers' attention because it orbits at the edge of its star's habitable zone, suggesting conditions could be ripe to support life."