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Wednesday, April 25, 2007

Breaking News: Earth-like planet could have liquid water!

For the first time in history, an Earth-like planet has been discovered orbiting a distant star.

At only one and a half times the radius of Earth, Gliese 581 C is the third and smallest planet to be discovered orbiting a Red Dwarf star located 20.5 light years away in the constellation Libra and the first one to approach the Earths size.  The planet resides in the stars Goldilocks Zone where liquid water and life could occur.  The team of Swiss, French and Portuguese astronomers used the European Southern Observatorys 3.6 m telescope to make this incredible discovery.  See the video for more!


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I was thin once. Of course in those days I took it all for granted. My good looks were squandered through the years. Now in middle age, I see myself in the mirror and I don't like what I see. Can I change? Note -I'm not a doctor. If you are serious about losing weight your number one responsibility to yourself is to get checked out by your doctor and let him know what you are planing. Info shown in this blog is not a substitute for medical advice.