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Luke Skywalker's World: A Planet With Two Suns

US astronomers have discovered the first planet that is orbiting two Suns, much like the fictional home of Luke Skywalker featured in the movie Star Wars. However, it is not sunnt at all.The newly discovered planet called Kepler-16b, is a freezing cold world.

According to the study was led by Kepler scientist Laurance Doyle of the California-based SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute, the planet the surface temperature of -100 to -150 Fahrenheit (-73 to -101 Celsius).

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Pluto New Moon Discovered By Hubble Space Telescope

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News from NASA in Houston says that tiny Pluto has been hiding something from Earth: namely another moon.

NASA announced July 20, that the Hubble Space Telescope has uncovered a 4th moon circling Pluto, which had been reclassified from a full planet to "dwarf" planet.

Published 2 years 14 weeks ago
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Mnemonic Devices for Planets in Our Solar System

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Here is an easy way to remember and recall the planets in order from our solar system. Various easy mnemonics are given - no special skills required!You will easily recall all the planets in our solar system - both in and out of order!

Published 2 years 32 weeks ago
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How to Go Green at Starbucks

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Some people think Starbucks is a way of life, part of American culture, or simply a tempting treat. Regardless of your beliefs, when you purchase and sip a tasty Starbucks beverage it leaves an impact on the environment.

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