On the topic of Exoplanets…
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The histogram summarizes the findings in the Feb. 27, 2012 Kepler Planet Candidate catalog release. Image Credit: NASA Ames/Wendy Stenzel
While we’re on the subject of exoplanets and the habitable zone, I thought I’d share this infographic from the Febuary 27th Kepler Planet Candidate catalog. Containing over 2,300 planet candidates, the catalog is comprised of objects identified between May 2009 and September 2010.
What is of particular interest is that out of 46 candidates found in the habitable zone, ten are nearly the same size as Earth.
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
2012-12-04 08:07:25
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