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# stellar-neighbour - Wednesday 17 October, 2012

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Earth-sized planet found just outside solar system

17/10/12 8,395 Views 26 Comments

Astronomers have found the closest planet in location and size to the Earth circling a star in the system Alpha Centauri.

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