Around an M type star. It orbits 0.083 AU away from its star. Its atmosphere is probably long gone. Fuggidaboutit.
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M type stars are tiny and cold compared to the sun. For this reason they can host planets that orbit much closer. In this case the planet is inside the goldilocks zone which means itβs at the perfect distance for liquid water to exist.
Why so? The article says astronomers are hopeful about the possibility of atmosphere and liquid water
Tidal locking plus solar flares.
Every YouTube video from credible sources is filled with several unlikely ifs regarding habitable planets around red dwarfs. The odds are slim.
Also, in general, I avoid journalists informing me what scientists are saying and get my information straight from scientist communicators. Journalist income is based on advertising views, and they think that βnew exoplanet probably does NOT have aliensβ wonβt generate sufficient ad revenue.
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It's in a tantalizing place.
137 light-years away
Great. Another planet our descendants can destroy π
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