Friday, February 24, 2017

Seven Earth-Sized Planets Orbit Dim Star

Astronomers have found seven Earth-sized planets around a cool red dwarf, all of which have the potential for liquid surface water.



Article by Camille M. Carlisle | February 22, 2017 (Sky and Telescope) details the top news of the week.

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Goodbye Comet MAPS

From EarthSky:  We just watched a comet die. Comet MAPS (C/2026 A1) plunged through the sun’s atmosphere only 160,000 km (99,000 mi) above t...