Extragalactic exoplanet?

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Extragalactic exoplanet?

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First extragalactic exoplanet detected… and it’s here in our own galaxy.
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That statement didn't make any sense until I read the article - so it's "proof" that our galaxy is not unique in producing planetary solar systems, but isn't some leap forward in our ability to detect planets (across intergalactic gulfs)
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interesting.

I just wish they would not employ these "artist impressions".
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snork wrote:
interesting.

I just wish they would not employ these "artist impressions".
I think they do it because it's a little cheaper than taking an actual photograph on site. :wink:

And also because we're living in a visual culture, and visualization is king. Nobody wants to read boring plain text anymore. :?
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Commander McLane wrote:
snork wrote:
interesting.

I just wish they would not employ these "artist impressions".
I think they do it because it's a little cheaper than taking an actual photograph on site. :wink:

And also because we're living in a visual culture, and visualization is king. Nobody wants to read boring plain text anymore. :?
I didn't read this - not enough pictures in your comment... :wink:
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I just wish they would not employ these "artist impressions".
On the plus side, I think we just found Lave! :)

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Why do i keep singing the title to this thread as a Beastie Boys chorus?
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Pangloss wrote:
Why do i keep singing the title to this thread as a Beastie Boys chorus?
Extragalactic exoplanet, exoplanet extragalactic... :D

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Don't forget The Intergalactic Laxative by Donovan.
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