Scientists Discovered a Super-Earth

Scientists Discovered a Super-Earth

Scientists have discovered a ‘super-earth’ which could have a life-supporting climate.

The planet lies in a multi-world solar system 42 light years from the sun and is seven times the size of earth. The planet's 197-day year means its climate might be sufficient for life. The longer orbit of the new planet means that its climate and atmosphere may be just right to support life.

It is, of course, too early to confirm any other similarities but the discovery will give hope to scientists of discovering other exoplanets – ‘super-earths’ circling sun-like stars.

The scientific team used the Harps instrument at the La Sill facility in Chile to make the discovery.

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