Going beyond earthlike planets
Fascinating as it would be to discover an exoplanet similar to our world, there's a lot more to learn about when it comes to extrasolar planets.
Published:
August 23, 2010
 Artist view of planetary system around HD 69830.
Photo by ESO Astrophysicist Alan P. Boss looked into the formation of a variety of exoplanets by asking, "How do you make a giant exoplanet?" |
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