How many extrasolar planets have been discovered now after the new one around Gliese 876?

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What is the distance to the red dwarf Gliese 876 from Earth? I have heard differing ranges from 15-20.5 Light Years.

2007-04-25 05:54:33 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

I think you mean 581c. It takes 20 light years to reach it.

2007-04-25 05:58:45 · answer #1 · answered by DAR76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

As of 24 April 2007 227 extrasolar planets have been discovered.

The distance to Gliese 581 C is given as 20.5 light years.

2007-04-25 06:13:43 · answer #2 · answered by Chug-a-Lug 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

20.5 light years or at space shuttle speeds, 800,000 years.

2007-04-25 06:14:30 · answer #3 · answered by Gene 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋