Phantom Worlds.
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| Title: | Phantom Worlds. |
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| Authors: | POWELL, COREY S. |
| Source: | Discover. Nov2014, Vol. 35 Issue 9, p38-43. 6p. |
| Subjects: | Wolszczan, Alexander, Extrasolar planetary orbits, Pulsars, Extrasolar planets, Red giants, White dwarf stars |
| Abstract: | The article discusses the work of astronomer Alexander Wolszczan in discovering the first extrasolar planets and planets orbiting pulsars, or pulsar planets. Topics include the formation of pulsar planets, the death of planets such as red giants, and the potential for sustaining life on planets orbiting white dwarfs. |
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| Abstract: | The article discusses the work of astronomer Alexander Wolszczan in discovering the first extrasolar planets and planets orbiting pulsars, or pulsar planets. Topics include the formation of pulsar planets, the death of planets such as red giants, and the potential for sustaining life on planets orbiting white dwarfs. |
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| ISSN: | 02747529 |
