Within our own galaxy there are probably tens of thousands of planetary systems.

在我们所在的银河系中，很可能存在数以万计的行星系。

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The researchers speculate that it could be a side-effect of the mechanism by which planetary systems form.

研究者推测，这可能是形成行星体系机制的副作用。

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Morris says this type of research is also important in understanding how planetary systems form in general.

Morris说这种类型的研究对理解行星形成的大体过程也是很重要的。

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Firstly, says Robert Noyes of the Harvard-Smithsonian team, it suggests that further planetary systems await detection.

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Astronomers said Thursday the two planets could provide clues to how planetary systems are formed, and aid the search for extraterrestrial life.

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While this new model could explain Earth's relative lack of water, it shouldn't be extended to all newly forming planetary systems, researchers said.

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