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Astronomy Question: Gliese is the word, is the word…

Tuesday, December 4, 2012 10:40
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A.S Asks:

How far away is gliese 581-D? (Sorry if I got the name wrong. I meant the Goldilocks planet)

The Gliese 581 Star System is about 20 light years away. Gliese 581 C, D and G have potential, based on current theories.

“G” is actually between C and D, so being smack in the middle of the theorized “Goldilocks zone”, The chances are better for it than C and D

Ray Sanders is a Sci-Fi geek, astronomer and blogger. Currently researching variable stars at Arizona State University, he writes for Universe Today, The Planetary Society blog, and his own blog, Dear Astronomer



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