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| Gemini Planet Imager produces stunning observations in its first year Posted: 06 Jan 2015 11:48 AM PST The Gemini Planet Imager GPI is an advanced instrument designed to observe the environments close to bright stars to detect and study Jupiter-like exoplanets (planets around other stars) and see protostellar material (disk, rings) that might be lurking next to the star. |
| Eight new planets found in 'Goldilocks' zone: Two are most similar to Earth of any known exoplanets Posted: 06 Jan 2015 10:46 AM PST Astronomers announced today that they have found eight new planets in the 'Goldilocks' zone of their stars, orbiting at a distance where liquid water can exist on the planet's surface. This doubles the number of small planets (less than twice the diameter of Earth) believed to be in the habitable zone of their parent stars. Among these eight, the team identified two that are the most similar to Earth of any known exoplanets to date. |
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