Why Is 51 Pegasi So Important

question 25

Multiple Choice

Why is 51 Pegasi so important?

• A)because it is a pulsar with planets orbiting around it
• B)because it is a star with a planet that is known to support intelligent life
• C)because it is the largest satellite of Jupiter and is suspected to have liquid oceans
• D)because it is the first star similar to our Sun that was found to have a planet orbiting it

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