NASA Discovers Earth-Sized Planet Gliese 12 b Just 40 Light-Years Away
In an exciting new development in the field of astronomy, scientists have discovered a potentially habitable exoplanet named Gliese 12 b. This Earth-sized planet is located in a star system just 40 light-years away, making it one of the most intriguing discoveries in recent times. The finding was detailed in a study published in the journal Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. A New Neighbor in the Cosmos Gliese 12 b is approximately the size of Venus, making it slightly smaller than Earth. Despite its smaller size, the planet has captured the attention of astronomers due to its potential to support life. It orbits a star that is only 27% the size of our sun, completing a full orbit in just 12.8 days. This close proximity to its star raises intriguing questions about the planet's climate and habitability. Temperate Conditions One of the most compelling aspects of Gliese 12 b is its surface temperature. Researchers estimate that the plane...
