Two Earth-sized bodies with oxygen rich atmospheres found -- but they're stars not planets
Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 14:35
in Astronomy & Space
Astrophysicists at the University of Warwick and Kiel University have discovered two earth sized bodies with oxygen rich atmospheres - however there is a bit of a disappointing snag for anyone looking for a potential home for alien life, or even a future home for ourselves, as they are not planets but are actually two unusual white dwarf stars.