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Researchers discover Earth-like planet with atmosphere 48 light-years away (www.newschannel5.com)

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For the first time, scientists have found a rocky planet with an atmosphere orbiting in a star’s habitable zone. Researchers from Harvard University say the Earth-like world has conditions similar to those on Earth.

The exoplanet, LHS 1140 b, is 48 light-years from Earth. It orbits a red dwarf star at a distance close enough for water to remain liquid, but far enough away that it would not boil.

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[-] cattywampas@lemmy.world 21 points 3 days ago

But a habitable ring around the twilight portion sounds very cool and world build-y.

[-] andyburke@fedia.io 9 points 3 days ago

Aren't there issues with constant and unsurvivable wind as atmosphere is heated on the sunward side and cold atmo from the leeward rushes in underneath?

[-] Rhaedas@fedia.io 14 points 3 days ago

It'd be an interesting environment. What if the atmosphere was thin so the winds were fast, but not strong? Lots of variables to consider, and I'm sure if life could start, it'd find a niche to live in.