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Kepler Discovers Solar System's Ancient 'Twin'

Posted by Soulskill on from the not-quite-sol-o dept.

astroengine writes: Astronomers have found a star system that bears a striking resemblance to our inner solar system. It's a sun-like star that plays host to a system of five small exoplanets — from the size of Mercury to the size of Venus. But there's something very alien about this compact 'solar system'; it formed when the universe was only 20 percent the age it is now, making it the most ancient star system playing host to terrestrial sized worlds discovered to date.

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  1. Um... by sootman · · Score: 4, Funny

    The only problem with naming satellites after early astronomers is that when I read the headline, there is a moment where I think "wait -- isn't he dead?"

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    1. Re:Um... by Penguinisto · · Score: 4, Funny

      ...could be worse; the kids could be asking "Who's this Hubble guy and where did he get that badass camera?"

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