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Other worlds

Article Abstract:

The discovery of the TMR-1C runaway protoplanet by the Hubble Space Telescope has stirred the scientific community and dislodged certain theories on solar systems. The planet was found in the constellation Taurus which is approximately 450 light years from Earth.

Author: DiChristina, Mariette
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 1998
Hubble Space Telescope (Artificial satellite)

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Roving worlds

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Issues are presented concerning the discovery of 18 objects which are located in the vicinity of Orion's belt and which appear to move aimlessly. The objects are between 5 and 15 times the size of the planet Jupiter.

Author: DiChristina, Mariette
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2001
Orion (Constellation)

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Worlds without end

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An interview with Christopher Impey, an astronomer of the University of Arizona, is presented. Issues covered include the Big Bang theory, the beginning of the universe, and its probable end.

Author: DiChristina, Mariette
Publisher: Time, Inc.
Publication Name: Popular Science
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0161-7370
Year: 2000
Analysis, Cover Story, Interview, Big bang theory, Universe, Destruction of, End of the universe (Cosmology), Impey, Christopher

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Subjects list: Discovery and exploration, Planets
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