New planet presents astrophysicists a paradox
Posted: August 30, 2009 at 5:30 a.m.
Scientists have discovered a planet that shouldn't exist. The finding, they say, could alter our understanding of orbital dynamics, a field considered pretty well settled since the time of astronomer Johannes Kepler 400 years ago.
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