The most Earth-like planet yet found has just been discovered by the Kepler space probe. The newly discovered exoplanet is actually about 1.5 times bigger than Earth, so it’s known as a ‘super-Earth’. The planet, KOI (Kepler Object of Interest) 172.02, is following an orbit that is well within the habitable zone of a star that is rather similar to our Sun. This leaves open the possibility that the planet could feature liquid water and potenti
Read more at Twin Earth Discovered, KOI 172.02, Most Earth-Like Planet Yet Found | PlanetSave
Read more at Twin Earth Discovered, KOI 172.02, Most Earth-Like Planet Yet Found | PlanetSave

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