Tag: habitable worlds
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A galaxy of exoplanets (Science Advent 3)
(Every day until December 25, I’m posting a science-related image and description.) Day 3 As of December 2, 2013, astronomers have identified 1049 planets orbiting around other stars, with over 2000 more candidates awaiting follow-up observations. We’re able now to draw statistical inferences about how many exoplanets are out there, what types of stars they…
Galileo's Pendulum 