Heroes is back ...

Well in the US anyway - don't worry no spoilers here. There has been a five week long break. And 1x19 makes it almost worth while, one of the strongest episodes yet and with a corker of a cliff hanger too.

Its nice when an arc based story seems to know exactly where its going. ( Ok so Teeny spoiler cut just in case )

So a strong continuation - 4 more to go ...

That Planet ...

As reported here http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6589157.stm

Is it class M as many people are yelling ?

Its star is much colder than Sol and its 14 times nearer to it. Its year is 13 days.

Its also 1.5 times the size of earth. They think the temperatures are right - but have no idea about gravity or atmosphere ...

Oh well - something else to wonder about that will never have an answer in my lifetime I suspect.

I'm not even sure I can see it's star with my Meade 12" but i may give it a go once the things aligned ...

Does anyone have a definition of a class M planet ?