Extrasolar Planets
First Photo of Alien Planet Forming Captured
You might have seen- Yahoo! News, 1st Photo of Alien Planet Forming Snapped by Telescopet, Feb 28, 2013; http://news.yahoo.com/1st-photo-alien-planet-forming-snapped-telescope-153016924.html more
Smallest Extrasolar Planet Yet Discovered
You might have seen- Fox News, Found Tiny Moon Size Alien World Smallest Exoplanet, Feb 21, 2013; http://news.yahoo.com/found-tiny-moon-size-alien-world-smallest-exoplanet-182244779.html more
Grand by Design
It’s as busy as Grand Central Station. This New York landmark, correctly referred to as Grand Central Terminal, is often thought of as the epitome of chaos. Rightfully so. I happened to be there … more
17 Billion Hot Earths in Our Galaxy?
You might have seen- MSNBC News, Estimate suggests that our galaxy contains 17 billion sizzling-hot Earths, Jan 7, 2013; … more
Explaining the Mass-Period Relations of Exoplanets
The first extrasolar planet discovered was found in 1995 orbiting the star 51 Pegasi.1 At that time, most astronomers presumed we would eventually discover many planets manifesting characteristics … more
Anticipating the Future of Science and Faith
The start of a new year provides opportunities to remember, but most of all it’s a time to look forward. What do we feel when we face the horizon of the future—hope or dread?
Though the … more
More than 100 Billion Planets in Our Galaxy?
You might have seen- Yahoo! News, 100 Billion Alien Planets Fill Our Milky Way Galaxy: Study, Jan 3, 2013; http://news.yahoo.com/100-billion-alien-planets-fill-milky-way-galaxy-221353897.html more
Nearby Habitable Planet?
You might have seen- The Guardian UK, 'Habitable' planet discovered circling Tau Ceti star, Dec 18, 2012; http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2012/dec/19/habitable-planet-discovered-tau-ceti more
Nearby Rogue Planet Discovered
You might have seen- Space.com, 'Orphan' Alien Planet Found Nearby Without Parent Star, Nov 14, 2012; http://www.space.com/18461-rogue-alien-planet-discovery.html more
Asteroid Belts Must Be Just-Right for Life
You might have seen- Science Daily, Asteroid Belts of Just the Right Size Are Friendly to Life, Nov 1, 2012; http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/11/121101131208.htm more
Earth-sized Planet Found
You might have seen- Yahoo! News, Earth-sized planet found just outside solar system, Oct 17, 2012; … more
Are Star Wars Planets Possible?
You might have seen- Yahoo! News, Two Alien Planets Found with Twin Suns Like 'Star Wars'' Tatooine, August 28, 2012; … more
Through the Lens: Astronomy, "4 Ways to Find an Exoplanet" (High Definition)
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Through the Lens: Astronomy, "4 Ways to Find an Exoplanet" (Standard Definition)
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New Evidence for Solar System Design: Fine-Tuning the Late Veneer
The more we learn, the more its features appear fine-tuned to enable the eventual existence of advanced life on Earth. A recent study, for example, shows a residual population of planetesimals (small, … more
Planet Smaller than Earth Discovered
You might have seen- NASA, NASA'S Spitzer Finds Evidence for an Exoplanet Smaller than Earth , July 18, 2012; http://www.nasa.gov/home/hqnews/2012/jul/HQ_12-238_Spitzer_Small_Exoplanet.html more
Can Planets form around Metal-Poor Stars?
You might have seen TIME, Star Lite: You Don't Need Heavy Metals to Build a Good Planet, June 13, 2012; http://www.time.com/time/printout/0,8816,2117179,00.html# more
New Exoplanet May Turn to Dust
You might have seen Science Daily Newfound Exoplanet May Turn to Dust: Planet’s Dust Cloud May Explain Strange Patterns of Light from Its Star, May 18, 2012; … more
Universe from Nothing?: A Critique of Lawrence Krauss' Book, Part 2
He asserts that the universe came from “nothing” rather than from God. However, the different “nothings” that Krauss appeals to for his explanations are really “some … more
Star with Nine Planets Discovered
You might have seen Yahoo! News, First planetary system discovered with more planets than ours, Apr 10, 2012; … more