The rocky planet LHS 1140b, 48 light-years away, may have liquid water on its surface, according to a report by the Times of Israel. The discovery opens a new window in the search for habitable worlds outside our solar system.
Scientists have detected an atmosphere on the rocky exoplanet LHS 1140b, located 48 light-years away in the constellation Cetus. This is the first time an atmosphere has been found on an Earth-like planet in the habitable zone, where liquid water could exist. The finding, reported by the Times of Israel, marks a milestone in the search for signs of life beyond Earth. Further observations are needed to confirm the composition and potential habitability.
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