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) says it has found carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of the same planet. Full Story »

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by Glenn LaBauve - Dec. 10, 2008

The universe of knowledge keeps growing and this is one of the areas growing the fastest. A few years ago we had no confirmed planets outside our solar system, now we are able to provide actual information about the composition of new planets in other systems.

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