Astronomers have discovered a potentially habitable exoplanet just 40 light-years from Earth, orbiting within its stars habitable zone.
The planet, designated TOI-700 e, has conditions that could potentially support liquid water on its surface.
Key Discoveries
- Located 40 light-years away
- 95% Earth-sized
- Orbits in habitable zone
- Could have liquid water
The discovery was made using NASAs Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and confirmed by ground-based observatories.
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