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back to article Astronomers witness birth of a mini-Earth

A long time ago, in a star system far, far away, an Earth-like planet is forming. It is actually only 424 light years away in a system known as HD 113766, outside the reach of your Oyster cards* but a mere stroll in astronomical terms. Artists' impression of the forming planet Artists' impression of the forming planet. …

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  1. Glynn Williams
    Coat

    So...

    When is Branson going to have Virgin Galactic sending people on quick trips to this new planet?

    Or are Gordon & George going to just send all those in Gitmo to a new penitentiary?

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  2. fuzzyduck

    Stay tuned?

    "Stay tuned - I expect lots more fireworks as the planet in HD113766 grows"...

    Exactly how long does it take a planet to actually form from a gas ring?

    I'd be surprised if it happens within the span of human existence on Earth.

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  3. Ferry Boat

    I'm tuned in

    So come on God. Make a planet in 7 days. Go on I dare you.

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