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Old April 29th 07, 04:05 PM posted to sci.space.moderated
Paul F. Dietz
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Default Distant planet judged possibly habitable

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In findings that if confirmed could stand as a landmark in history,


Probably not. The planet is almost certainly *not* habitable.
The energy/area it receives is about twice Earth's, which means
it probably can't have liquid water without experiencing
thermal runaway (as happened to Venus).

Paul