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Old April 25th 07, 04:32 PM posted to sci.astro
George Dishman[_1_]
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Default Exoplanet 5 times the mass of Earth orbiting Gliese 581

An exoplanet which is only 5 times the mass of Earth and may
be in the habitable zone has been discovered around Gliese 581.

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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6589157.stm

George

 




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