Small Planet Discovered Orbiting Small Star
Monday, June 2, 2008 - 22:14
in Astronomy & Space
Astronomers have discovered an extra-solar planet of about three earth masses orbiting a star with a mass so low that its core may not be massive enough to maintain nuclear reactions. The planet, referred to as MOA-2007-BLG-192Lb, establishes a record for the lowest mass planet to orbit a normal star.
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