Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
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Author: Edward E. Prather, Tim P. Slater, Jeff P. Adams, Gina Brissenden
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Chapter 5, Problem 13MOP
In which extrasolar planet system(s) (A−D) is the planet closest to the star?
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Lecture- Tutorials for Introductory Astronomy
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