Carnival of Space 508

The Carnival of Space 508 is up at The Evolving Planet

Universe Today - Only 10 Light-Years Away, there's a Baby Version of the Solar System

Astronomers are understandanly fascinated with the Epsilon Eridani system. For one, this star system is in close proximity to our own, at a distance of about 10.5 light years from the Solar System. Second, it has been known for some time that it contains two asteroid belts and a large debris disk. And third, astronomers have suspected for many years that this star may also have a system of planets.

On top of all that, a new study by a team of astronomers has indicated that Epsilon Eridani may be what our own Solar System was like during its younger days.

Diagram of Epsilon Eridani system.

The Venus Transit - Do you have a camera? If so, you probably have a telescope!