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The first planet beyond our solar system that may contain water, and therefore life, was detected by a team of European astronomers.

Astronomers recently have discovered several planets orbiting the star Gliese 581in the constellation Libra. This article will discuss what's currently known.

A highly sensitive instrument has detected a large number of so-called exoplanets beyond our solar system.

Libra is an unassuming zodiac constellation located on the ecliptic with an easy double star for binoculars.

The newest planet found outside our solar system by the telescope at the European Southern Observatory is orbiting a red dwarf star named Gliese 581.