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Nearby Star May Have More Planets Than Our Solar System

The Bad Astronomer writes "HD 10180 is a near-twin of the Sun about 130 light years away. It's known to have at least six planets orbiting it, but a new analysis of the data shows clear indications of three more, for a total of nine! This means HD 10180 has more planets than our solar system. And whether you think Pluto is a planet or not, all nine of these aliens worlds have masses larger than Earth's, putting them firmly in the 'planet' category."

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  1. Re:HD 10180 Nearby? by Chris+Burke · · Score: 4, Insightful

    When did 130 ly become nearby?

    As soon as the context became the stars.

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