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Sep 30, 2010

Star clusters are destroying gigantic exoplanets with their fierce gravity

Star clusters are destroying gigantic exoplanets with their fierce gravity
The logic is simple. Extrasolar planets orbit faraway stars. Star clusters are home to lots and lots of stars. So where better to look for new exoplanets? Unfortunately, astronomers think the extreme gravity of these clusters is ripping exoplanets apart.

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