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Old 16-June-2008, 05:44 PM
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It is quite likely that these planets didn't form in their current positions. Although it looks likely that terrestrial planets can form after the migration of a gas giant, the situation may be different in the case of (super-)terrestrial planets which form later. But there's certainly room left for habitable planets. Unfortunately, detecting an Earth-sized planet in the star's habitable zone is very difficult.
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