New planet discovered recently
Exciting news! There have been several new planet discoveries recently. Here are a few notable ones:
- K2-18b: In October 2020, scientists announced the discovery of a potentially habitable exoplanet, K2-18b, located about 111 light-years from Earth. This super-Earth orbits a small, cool star and has a thick atmosphere, which could potentially support life.
- LHS 3844b: In September 2020, astronomers discovered a new exoplanet, LHS 3844b, orbiting a small, cool star about 49 light-years from Earth. This super-Earth is thought to be a rocky world with a thick atmosphere, making it a promising candidate for hosting life.
- TOI-700d: In August 2020, NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) discovered a new exoplanet, TOI-700d, orbiting a small, cool star about 100 light-years from Earth. This super-Earth is thought to be a rocky world with a thick atmosphere, making it a promising candidate for hosting life.
- 55 Cancri e: In July 2020, astronomers discovered a new exoplanet, 55 Cancri e, orbiting a star in the constellation of Cancer. This super-Earth is thought to be a rocky world with a thick atmosphere, making it a promising candidate for hosting life.
- Gliese 667 Cc: In June 2020, scientists announced the discovery of a new exoplanet, Gliese 667 Cc, orbiting a red dwarf star about 23 light-years from Earth. This super-Earth is thought to be a rocky world with a thick atmosphere, making it a promising candidate for hosting life.
These are just a few examples of the many new planet discoveries made recently. The search for exoplanets and the study of their properties continue to advance our understanding of the universe and the potential for life beyond Earth.