Scientists Discover a Super-Earth in the Habitable Zone, Boosting Search for Extraterrestrial Life
TL;DR
A super-Earth exoplanet named Kepler-735c, orbiting 2,472 light years away, was discovered indirectly through transit timing variations, revealing its highly elliptical orbit and partial habitability due to its changing position relative to its star. This discovery highlights the potential of TTVs to find planets on wider orbits and in habitable zones, expanding our understanding of exoplanets and the search for life.
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- Super-Earth discovered in habitable zone of sun-like star via TTV technique, paving way for 'Earth 2.0' searches Phys.org
- Astronomers Find a Hidden Planet Partly in the Habitable Zone of its Star Universe Today
- Life in another solar system possible as scientists discover super-Earth MSN
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