Monday, February 7, 2011

Inner Planetary System of Star (Image 1)

Inner Planetary System of Star (Image 1)
Mon, 07 Feb 2011 02:02:37 -0600

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An artist's rendering of what the star HD 131488's inner planetary system might look like as two large, rocky bodies collide.

Astronomers using the Gemini South Telescope in Chile found dusty evidence of the formation of young, rocky planets around HD 131488, some 500 light years ...

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