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April 07, 2008 New Laser Technology Could Find First Earth-like Planets The leading method of finding planets orbiting distant stars spots mostly Jupiter-sized worlds. Technology limitations make it difficult to detect smaller planets.  Read More...
March 11, 2008 Naval Research Laboratory and Smithsonian Team Up to Study Observatory for Far Side of Moon A team of scientists and engineers has been selected by NASA to study design concepts for a radio telescope destined for the far side of the Moon.   Read More...
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