Sunday, February 17, 2008

Astronomers find solar system with Jupiter-Saturn configuration

For the first time, astronomers have found extrasolar planets in a far away system that has a Jupiter / Saturn like configuration like our own solar system . Microlensing is the relatively new process used by astronomers to spy these new worlds. Implications tell us that there are more planetary solar system like our own - out there. More articles and info below.

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/02/080214144532.htm



Jupiter-Size Planet Found Orbiting Star In Big Dipper
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2003/12/031201064153.htm

Planetary Scientists To Find Out Composition, Structure Of Asteroids
http://www.sciencedaily.com/videos/2007/0608-visit_to_an_asteroid.htm

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Students will gain a better understanding of how scientific instruments, devices, probes, spacecraft can assist with a better understanding of our universe.