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Watch this video about planet hunting on HowStuffWorks. Scientists can carefully distinguish between asteroids and potential new planets using a number of empirical observational techniques. Learn... (more info)

Watch this video about planet hunting on HowStuffWorks. Scientists can carefully distinguish between asteroids and potential new planets using a number of empirical observational techniques. Learn about searching for new planets in this NOVA segment from PBS.

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