New ‘Super-Earth’ just 18 light-years away sparks hope for life beyond our solar system
Astronomers have found GJ 251 c, a rocky planet. It is a super-Earth located only 18 light-years away. This planet is in its star's habitable zone. This means liquid water could exist there. The discovery brings the search for life beyond our solar system closer. Future telescopes will study GJ 251 c for signs of life.
Astronomers have found GJ 251 c, a rocky planet. It is a super-Earth located only 18 light-years away. This planet is in its star's habitable zone. This means liquid water could exist there. The discovery brings the search for life beyond our solar system closer. Future telescopes will study GJ 251 c for signs of life.
