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Strange New 'Twin' Worlds Found

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the galactic-misfits dept.

toomanyairmiles writes "The BBC reports on the the discovery of 'twin worlds' which orbit each other, successfully blurring the line between planets and stars. 'Their existence challenges current theories about the formation of planets and stars.' according to the Journal of Science article which reports their existence. 'The pair belongs to what some astronomers believe is a new class of planet-like objects floating through space; so-called planetary mass objects, or "planemos", which are not bound to stars.'"

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  1. Once Again Proving... by vjmurphy · · Score: 5, Funny

    "The pair belongs to what some astronomers believe is a new class of planet-like objects floating through space; so-called planetary mass objects, or "planemos", which are not bound to stars.'"

    Once again proving that astronomers should not be naming things while drunk. Here's a handy reminder: "Remember the Planemos!"

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  2. Re:Just a hop, skip and a jump.... by kfg · · Score: 5, Funny

    I think we can just stick to "The twins"...

    I like Planemo and Planelarry, implying, of course, the future discovery of Planecurly and a receding Planeshemp.

    KFG

  3. Snakes???? by krell · · Score: 5, Funny

    Snakes, on a PLANEMO????

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