Super-Earths and mini-Neptunes: More Earth-like planets may exist
A new study presents a compelling new model for the formation of super-Earths and mini-Neptunes -- planets that are 1 to 4 times the size of Earth and among the most common in our galaxy. Using ...
A Potentially Habitable Super-Earth Has Been Found Just 20 Light-Years Away
A new world has just been found orbiting a Sun-like star only 20 light-years away, and it could be one of the most promising ...
Scientists find a ‘second Earth’ just 20 light-years away—could it support life?
Earth, HD 20794 d, in the habitable zone around a Sun-like star 20 light-years away. With a mass six times that of Eart ...
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Seven earth-like planets in orbit
It is of particular interest because it has seven earth-like ... planets were found by carefully monitoring the brightness of ...
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'Once-in-a-lifetime' planetary parade photo captures 10 celestial bodies in a single shot
In addition to the seven planets, however, Dury's photo captures the moon and the sun from the vantage point of Earth, which lies in the foreground, for a total of 10 celestial bodies captured in ...