'Star Wars' planet discovered with two suns

[mrtrebus]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/science/2011/sep/15/star-wars-planet-kepler16b-tatooine

 

[busenbust]

wow, interesting read mrt :goodpost:^

 

[FreeOnes_Anders]

"They would come together in an eclipse every 20.5 days and then move apart again. As their separation increased, they would go down at different times, and that could make ******** hour hard."

You have to love the priorities of todays scientists.

 

[Rane1071]

Very cool (in more ways than one). Nice article.

"Once again, what used to be science fiction has turned into reality,"

I liked this quote, it makes wonder what else might be out there.

 

[Supafly]

You have to love the priorities of todays scientists.

Yeah, those 20.000.000.000 dollars NASA budget are really put to good use

 

[LukeEl]

Finally I can find a Beggar's Canyon that I can shoot Wamp Rats in.

 

[FreeOnes_Anders]

Finally I can find a Beggar's Canyon that I can shoot Wamp Rats in.

Just make sure to keep an eye on your watch, dont want to miss that ******** hour.