Another thing, the BA doesn't like to have full texts copied and pasted due to copyright restrictions. If you have a web page link, please just paste the URL address itself, and maybe a few highlights from the article if you want. Those interested can read it from there.

As for the article itself, I think it illustrates my point. The researchers have presented their findings, but even they are very cautious about drawing any final conclusions from them. Remember also, that this is just a single finding. Others will have to confirm the research before it can be accepted. Then it will be open to more consideration. Once again, simple caution not to jump to conclusions.

And as for your final paragraph, the article itself says that current telescopes wouldn't be able to see this object, even if it's exact location were known. And observatories are under no obligation to allow every Tom, Dick, and Harry into their facilities to do "research". Nor is there any obligation to even say why they are refusing it. Does your company allow just anyone to come in and use your photocopiers and fax machines? They have their own projects to work on. Why should they give up time and equipment to people they don't know for purposes they don't know?

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