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Science 15 January 1999:
Vol. 283. no. 5400, p. 319
DOI: 10.1126/science.283.5400.319b
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AMERICAN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY MEETING:
Superflares From Giant Planets

Govert Schilling

AUSTIN, TEXAS--Thales, the ancient Greek astronomer, is said to have fallen down a well while gazing at the stars and not paying attention to his surroundings. Attendees at the American Astronomical Society meeting, held here from 4 to 9 January, could hardly be accused of the same fault, as they issued dozens of press releases and gave a string of press conferences. Although some results were oversold, some could be for the ages.

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