Existence of two potential Earth-like exoplanets disproven

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Those packing their bags for a trip to the two potentially habitable exoplanets previously claimed to be orbiting the red dwarf star Gliese 581 had better rethink their travel plans. Astronomers at Pennsylvania State University say the planets, Gliese 581 d and Gliese 581 g, don't actually exist. .. Continue Reading Existence of two potential Earth-like exoplanets disproven

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Tags: Exoplanet, Habitable zone, Orbit, Pennsylvania State University, Planet

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