Two different teams of astronomers have confirmed the existence of an ultra compact planetary system designated KIC 11442793 with the discovery of a seventh planet using data from the Kepler scope using the "transitional" method of planet discovery.
The incredible fact about this system is that all seven planets are in a tight orbit that is closer than the Earth's distance to our Sun.
From the IO9 article:
- The newly discovered planet, which is 2.8 times the size of Earth, is the fifth out with an orbit of 125 days.
Check out the Cornell University article here
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