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Pegasids and Planemos

Science/Astronomy:

* Inside Exoplanets: Motley Crew of Worlds Share Common Thread

http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/060605_mm_pegasids.html

Scientists have discovered a correlation between the amount of heavy elements in
giant Jupiter-like extrasolar planets known as "Pegasids" and their parent
stars.

* Strange New Worlds Could Make Miniature Solar Systems

http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/060605_planemos.html

Planet-like objects floating alone through space harbor disks of material that
could make other planets or moons, something like miniature versions of our
solar system, astronomers said today.

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