Scientists found 7 Earth-like planets that can be our second home
world Aug 22 2024
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Gliese 667 Cc
Gliese 667 Cc orbits a red dwarf star and is in the habitable zone. Scientists believe that it can be our second home as its size and orbit suggest a stable climate.
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Ross 128 b
Ross 128 b also orbits a red Edward star and is in the habitable zone. It's Earth-like characteristics and proximity make it an interesting planet to explore and future study.
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HS 1140 b
HS 1140 b is around 40 light years away from us. It is a super-Earth and is located in the habitable zone. As per researchers, its size and composition could be compatible for us.
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TRAPPIST-1d
TRAPPIST-1d is one of the 7 planets that are orbiting a cool dwarf star. It is in the habitable zone and many scientists believe that it can also have liquid water like Earth.
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Kepler-186f
Kepler-186f is an exoplanet and orbits a red dwarf star. It is in the habitable zone and has a similar size and composition to Earth's.
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Kepler-452b
Also known as Earth's cousin, Kepler 452b orbits a star similar to the sun and sits in the habitable zone. Its size and composition are similar to Earth's.
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Proxima Centauri b
Proxima Centauri b is orbiting the closest star to our sun. It has similar conditions to Earth and has the possibility of liquid water on its surface.