Wired·3 min read·medium
The Search for Another Earth-Like Planet Just Took a Big Step Forward
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Jorge Garay
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Astronomers have identified an atmosphere on the exoplanet LHS 1140 b, which orbits a red dwarf star 48 light-years away. This discovery is significant because the planet is rocky and located in the habitable zone, making it a prime candidate for further study regarding potential life.
Located 48 light-years away, the exoplanet—that is, a planet outside our solar system—may be the most similar thing to Earth that researchers have come across. If not a twin then certainly a family member.
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