Sunday, April 27, 2008

Drifting Star Discovered: Implications For Star And Planet Formation Theory

ScienceDaily (Apr. 17, 2008) — By studying in great detail the 'ringing' of a planet-harbouring star, a team of astronomers using ESO's 3.6-m telescope have shown that it must have drifted away from the metal-rich Hyades cluster. This discovery has implications for theories of star and planet formation, and for the dynamics of our Milky Way.

Full Article: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/04/080415101016.htm

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