Three new extrasolar planets were confirmed in May. CoRoT-Exo-3b is a monster, coming in at 20.2 Jupiter Masses. CoRoT-Exo-5b is a relative baby at 0.86 Jupiter Masses and finally XO-5b is middle of the road at 1.15 Jupiter Masses. All are likely Gas Giants, but it continues to appear the universe abounds with planets.
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Thursday, May 29, 2008
Three New Extrasolar Planets in May
Posted by Dan Schrimpsher at 7:21 PM
Labels: Astronomy, Planetary Science
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