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NASA: “We’ve Discovered the First Tatooine-Like Planet”
Scientists at NASA today announced the discovery of what they’re  describing as the very first confirmed, unambiguous example of a  “circumbinary planet,” orbiting not one, but two stars — just like  Tatooine. Meet Kepler-16b (K-16b).

neverdowhattheydo:

NASA: “We’ve Discovered the First Tatooine-Like Planet”

Scientists at NASA today announced the discovery of what they’re describing as the very first confirmed, unambiguous example of a “circumbinary planet,” orbiting not one, but two stars — just like Tatooine. Meet Kepler-16b (K-16b).

(Source: queensoucouyant, via boxofsoy)