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Astronomers discovered a new one the planet outside the solar system with a fairly moderate temperature and the size of the Earth at a distance of 40 light years from us. He writes TSN It is reported Contracts.UA.
About this write ScienceAlert.
The new planet, named Gliese 12 b, orbits a red dwarf star. These stars are smaller than our Sun and have a lower temperature, but they are the most common type of star in the Milky Way. It is believed that extraterrestrial life can exist precisely on rocky planets that revolve around red dwarfs.
The planet Gliese 12 b is not only Earth-like in size, but is also in the habitable zone of its star. This means that it may have similar composition and surface conditions to our planet.
Scientists suggest that the average temperature on this planet is a little over 40 degrees Celsius, which is considered a relatively moderate figure.
The presence of a planet in the star's habitable zone means that liquid water can exist on its surface. Since water is essential for life as we know it, this world could potentially be inhabited.
