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Extrasolar Planet found in Gemini's Brightest Star
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18 years 3 months ago #32461
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Extrasolar Planet found in Gemini's Brightest Star was created by Keith g
This winter will be a bit different, Gemini's brightest star has a planet - they are not so far away after all
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18 years 3 months ago #32464
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Replied by dmcdona on topic Re: Extrasolar Planet found in Gemini's Brightest Star
Since the IAU haven't defined extra-solar bodies, it can't formally be called a planet. It could a a Dwarf or even a small extra-solar system body.
In the interim, I'd like to suggest we refer to it as 'Bob'.
In the interim, I'd like to suggest we refer to it as 'Bob'.
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18 years 3 months ago #32465
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Since the subject line says it was "found in Gemini's Brightest Star" you can probably call it what you like
Corona possibly
Corona possibly
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18 years 3 months ago #32466
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Pollux's little brother, Boll...er, um, oh yes,...family-friendly boards. Forgot about that!
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18 years 3 months ago #32468
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Ok Bob !
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18 years 3 months ago #32480
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Pollux to that...
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