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

Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - 16:40 in Astronomy & Space

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (Reuters) - Astronomers have discovered 1,284 more planets beyond our solar system, with nine possibly in orbits suitable for surface water that could bolster the prospects of supporting life, scientists said on Tuesday.

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