new planets

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new planets

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(Astrology) the outer planets Uranus, Neptune, and (formerly) Pluto, only discovered comparatively recently

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He felt much as an astronomer feels who has discovered a new planet -- no doubt, as far as strong, deep, unalloyed pleasure is concerned, the advantage was with the boy, not the astronomer.

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To find a new planet, to invent a new hinge, to find the way to make the lightnings carry your messages.

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Scientists have discovered 15 new planets orbiting small, cool stars known as red dwarfs near our solar system.

Scientists discover 15 new planets including a 'super-Earth' that could host ALIEN life; The researchers found that the 15 new planets are remarkably similar to planets in our own system, especially one called K2-155d which could have liquid water

The scientists have confirmed the existence of 15 new planets - including one 'super-Earth' that could harbour liquid water - orbiting small, cool stars near our solar system.

New habitable planet found near our solar system

The discovery of two new planets around the distant star, which is around the same size as own sun, means distant solar system has just as many planets as our own.

Newly discovered solar system like ours

At the same time, a significantly large number of radial velocity observations, transit method studies, as well as direct imaging are still needed to confirm the presence of possible new planets in the Gliese 832 system.

Astrophysicists Predict Earth-Like Planet in Star System Only 16 Light Years Away

The planets complete the Kepler mission catalog that now includes 219 new planets, 10 of which are close to Earth-size and orbiting their stars within the habitable zone.

NASA's Kepler Mission Found More Potentially Habitable Exoplanets

The new planets were identified during Kepler's four-year primary mission, which ended in 2013, and previously had been considered planet-candidates.

Record 1,284 planets added to list of worlds beyond solar system

BOLDLY going where no scientist has before, Belfast scientists hope to discover a host of new planets.

New planets in the sights of scientists

WASHINGTON (CyHAN)- Today, NASA announced a breakthrough addition to the catalog of new planets.

A Sudden Multiplication of Planets

NASA's Kepler mission announced Wednesday the discovery of 715 new planets.

United States : NASA's Kepler Mission Announces a Planet Bonanza, 715 New Worlds

All the new planets are in systems like ours where multiple planets circle a star.