Astronomer finds evidence for record-breaking nine planet system
Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 11:31
in Astronomy & Space
The planetary system around the star named HD 10180 may have more planets in its orbits than our own solar system. Located 130 light years away, the star is not within reach of foreseeable human space travel, but in astronomical distances, it is still considered to be in the solar neighborhood.
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