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Discusses the century-long search for planets outside our solar system, including the October 1995 announcement of the first discovered by astronomers and an explanation of where more planets might be found.
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Popular astronomy writer Goldsmith ( The Hunt for Life on Mars and the companion volume for the PBS series The Astronomers ) describes the century-long search for planets outside our solar system, the October 1995 announcement of the first discovered by astronomers, and the dozen or so that had been added by the next year. He explains the potential for life, where more planets might be found, and how many of those discovered are challenging long-held beliefs. Several pages of color photographs and drawings, and a glossary without pronunciation are included. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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