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Meteor Magnets in Outer Space: Astronomers Find Elusive Giant Planets

Astronomers believe planets like Jupiter shield us from space objects that would otherwise slam into Earth. Now, they’re closer to learning whether these also guard solar systems elsewhere in the galaxy. A UCR-led team has discovered two Jupiter-sized planets about 150 light years away from Earth that could reveal whether life is likely on the ...

Troy Oakes

The giant planet Jupiter.