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Astronomers see 'youngest planet'

Posted April 02, 2008 9:00 AM

From BBC News | Science/Nature | UK Edition:

An embryonic planet detected outside our Solar System could be less than 2,000 years old, astronomers say. The ball of dust and gas, which is in the process of turning into a Jupiter-like giant, was detected around the star HL Tau, by a UK team. Research leader Dr Jane Greaves said the planet's growth may have been kickstarted when another young star passed the system 1,600 years ago.

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04/03/2008 9:53 PM

We know there's no one there, so this would be a good place to send a probe to observe.

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04/03/2008 11:58 PM

Might also be a good place to send these politicians

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