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Originally Posted by George
2008 exoplanet discovery count, 42 so far, gives us the second best year, but this is 20 short of last years final result of 62. I assume some diminishing returns was expected; it is a law.  |
Nitpick 1: Year's not over!
Nitpick 2: Diminishing returns only if effort put in is equal to, or more than last years.
(Sorry! Couldn't resist)
p.s 42 is a good number though... and are they
qualitatively better than last years? Closer to Earth characteristics I mean..