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NASA press release: new exoplanet system, only 39 light-years away!

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stellakafka
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American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Wed, 02/22/2017 - 18:17

Friends,

 

A press release from NASA/ESA announces a newly discovered exoplanet system of 7 Earth-sized exoplanets aroung Trappist-1. Three of those exoplanets are in the star's habitable zone. Exoplanets are everywhere!!

Here's the full text of the press release:

http://www.eso.org/public/news/eso1706/

 

Best wishes - clear skies,

Stella.

Jorge1977
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American Association of Variable Star Observers (AAVSO)
Wed, 02/22/2017 - 22:03
Great new!

Hi Stella!

Very great new!

We are getting closer and closer of the discovery of extraterrestrial life. In my opinion it will one of the most important discoveries ever.

Clear skies and cheers!