Thursday, December 11, 2008

BBC NEWS | Science & Environment | Water found in hot planet's orbit

BBC NEWS | Science & Environment | Water found in hot planet's orbit: "Scientists say they have found evidence for water vapour in the atmosphere of a planet 63 light-years from Earth.

The 'hot Jupiter' planet's surface temperatures exceed 900C.

Writing in the journal Nature, the scientists say their discovery may help find planets that can support life.

In a separate study, the US space agency (Nasa) said that it had found carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere of the same planet."

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