Yes yes yes yes yes - go Fomalhaut

[threemonkeys]

Please let this be real. The first direct visual evidence of planets outside our own solar system. Inference is all very well, but this is the real thing.

ETA: But wait, there's more. This indicates that HR8799 may have *two* visible planets. Although in this case there isn't any time comparison to indicate orbital movement.

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[grant-stone.livejournal.com]

Well if we all get chomped on, I know who I'll be holding responsible.