Scientists said the so-called exoplanet is only about twice the size of Earth. They announced the discovery Tuesday at a space conference in England.
The exoplanet orbits the Gliese 581 star, which is just 20.5 light years away from Earth.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Aerospace: Astronomers discover Astronomers
Astronomers said they have discovered the smallest planet ever detected outside our Solar System.
Scientists said the so-called exoplanet is only about twice the size of Earth. They announced the discovery Tuesday at a space conference in England.
The exoplanet orbits the Gliese 581 star, which is just 20.5 light years away from Earth.
Scientists said the so-called exoplanet is only about twice the size of Earth. They announced the discovery Tuesday at a space conference in England.
The exoplanet orbits the Gliese 581 star, which is just 20.5 light years away from Earth.
