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Multiple Asteroid Belts Found Orbiting Nearby Star

Posted by Soulskill on from the no-word-on-asteroid-suspenders dept.

Kligat writes "Scientists have found two asteroid belts around the star Epsilon Eridani, the ninth closest star to our solar system. Epsilon Eridani also possesses an icy outer ring similar in composition to our Kuiper Belt, but with 100 times more material, and a Jovian mass planet near the edge of the innermost belt. Researchers believe that two other planets must orbit the 850 million year old star near the other two belts. Terrestrial planets are possible, but not yet indicated."

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  1. Little bit light on details? by SupremoMan · · Score: 0, Redundant

    What was the method they used for this discovery and how does it work?

  2. In other news... by Tastecicles · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Surak tells Kirk "Stop peeking!"

    just FYI; in the Trek universe, Vulcan orbits Epsilon Eridani.

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