Tom C. wrote:
> Hi Steve,
>
> I remember in the 70's (maybe before that) when the star Aldeberan was one
> of the first stars suspected if having planets because of it's wobble
effect
> across the sky. My choice of the word observation in my earlier post was
> probably a poor one...
>
> It is this wobble method of detection that I was referring to, that 20
years
> ago was only strong enough to be considered possible evidence, but today
is
> headlined as proof. So, I don't doubt that the wobble method is
> scientifically based. I am just perplexed by the strength of the
conclusion
> that are drawn now versus then.
I see your point.
> That's the other wonderful thing about this kind of science. It's very
hard
> to prove something is wrong when you cannot as yet prove it as right. <g>
Armchair theories do get you thinking though.
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
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