The BBC is reporting that another solar system, much like our own has been found. They found two planets that were close matches for Jupiter and Saturn orbiting a star about half the size of our Sun. The newfound planetary system, which orbits the star OGLE-2006-BLG-109L, is more compact than our own and is about five thousand light-years away.
Although nearly 300 extrasolar planets have been identified, astronomers have consistently failed to find planetary systems which resemble our own. Only 10% of known systems have more than one planatary body.
Although nearly 300 extrasolar planets have been identified, astronomers have consistently failed to find planetary systems which resemble our own. Only 10% of known systems have more than one planatary body.
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