Where in the Universe?

July 02, 2008

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Perhaps it is no accident that this world orbits far from its siblings and at an unusually high angle relative to the mother planet. It’s an odd bird by nearly every measure. Rather than round or oval in shape, this place has squashed in poles and midsection bulge that would make the most ardent Weight Watchers believer cry in despair. It's caused by a bizarre ridge of mountains that spans more than twice as high as Mt. Everest, Earth’s tallest peak. And that’s not even the most distinctive characteristic. Scientists are trying to figure out why half this place is black as tar and the other bright white. Their latest theory will do nothing to help your fears of global warming. Where am I?

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Irene Klotz Discovery News space correspondent Irene Klotz chronicles humanity's efforts to leave the planet. One day, she wants to see for herself what all the fuss is about.


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