New planet discovered like earth
Exciting news!
On February 22, 2023, NASA announced the discovery of a new exoplanet, Kepler-1649c, which is a potentially habitable world that is similar in size and temperature to Earth. This discovery was made using data from the Kepler space telescope and the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS).
Here are some key facts about Kepler-1649c:
- Size: Kepler-1649c is about 1.06 times larger than Earth, making it a "super-Earth" planet.
- Temperature: The planet orbits its star at a distance that suggests it could have a surface temperature similar to that of Earth, between 0°C and 50°C (32°F to 122°F).
- Star: Kepler-1649c orbits a small, cool star called Kepler-1649, which is about 1/3 the size of the Sun and has a surface temperature of about 3,800°C (6,900°F).
- Location: The planet is located about 300 light-years from Earth in the constellation of Boötes.
- Habitability: Scientists believe that Kepler-1649c could have liquid water on its surface, which is a key ingredient for life as we know it.
While this discovery is exciting, it's important to note that we have not yet detected any signs of life on Kepler-1649c. However, the discovery of a potentially habitable exoplanet like this one is a significant step forward in the search for extraterrestrial life.
The discovery of Kepler-1649c was announced in a paper published in The Astronomical Journal, and it's a great example of the ongoing efforts to explore the universe and search for life beyond Earth.