The First Planets Around Other Sun- Like Stars Were Discovered

question 18

Multiple Choice

The first planets around other Sun- like stars were discovered

• A)by Huygens, following his realization that other stars are Suns.
• B)by Galileo following the invention of the telescope.
• C)at the turn of this century.
• D)about two decades ago.
• E)at the turn of last century.

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