Three planets found near star similar to sun

THREE new planets have been found orbiting a nearby star that is almost identical to the Sun.

Three planets found near star similar to sun

The planets, forming a mini-solar system, circle the star 61 Virginis which is just 27.8 light years away and can be seen with the naked eye.

They have masses ranging from 5.3 to 24.9 times that of the Earth.

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