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Small Planets in our Galaxy?
June 14, 2012 | NASA

“The formation of small worlds like Earth previously was thought to occur mostly around stars rich in heavy elements such as iron and silicon. However, new observations show small planets form around stars with a wide range of heavy element content and suggest they may be widespread in our galaxy.”


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