astronomer

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About 70 light-years from Earth, a star known as Kappa Tucanae A has long puzzled astronomers.

From Science Daily

Because an aligned orbit could result from either process, astronomers have lacked a dependable way to identify planets that formed through disk migration.

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Of the seven Earth-sized planets circling the red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1, one world has become a special focus for astronomers.

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The Geminid meteor shower - one of the most spectacular in the celestial calendar - is set to peak this weekend and astronomers say conditions could make for an especially striking show if weather permits.

From BBC

Because these objects are considered well understood, astronomers assume that even when they are observed in other galaxies, they can be used to estimate distances with high precision.

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