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Adopt-a-Star To Fund Research

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the but-how-are-the-school-systems dept.

Travis writes "An international collaboration of astronomers is taking a unique approach to funding their research, through an 'adopt-a-star' program. Preparing for the launch of NASA's Kepler satellite next February, the group will help characterize thousands of stars that the mission will be searching for evidence of Earth-like planets. For a small donation, early adopters get a certificate by email and updates when any planets are found around their adopted star."

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  1. Sol by jawtheshark · · Score: 5, Funny

    I call dibs on "Sol" ;-)

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    1. Re:Sol by jawtheshark · · Score: 5, Funny

      Sure, but I'm going to charge you per kilowatt you use up every day.

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  2. Sorry, Sold Out by tillerman35 · · Score: 5, Funny

    I went to their web site, but apparently all the stars have already been adopted by Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt, and Madonna.