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Astronomers Discover Rare ‘Mega-Earth’ Exoplanet: Gliese 523b

Gliese 523b (GJ 523b) is a young, ultra-dense planet that orbits almost perpendicular to its star’s spin, according to a team of U.S. astronomers. The post Astronomers Discover Rare ‘Mega-Earth’ Exoplanet: Gliese 523b appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News .

Astronomers Discover Rare ‘Mega-Earth’ Exoplanet: Gliese 523b

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It’s raining stars on big red mountain

Dahongshan – literally, “big red mountain” – in Inner Mongolia is one of the best places in the world to watch a spectacular annual meteor shower, and contemplate our place in the universe.

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