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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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[-] SocialMediaRefugee@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

The use of light years is very deceptive. People see a small number and assume it is a modest distance.

[-] thallamabond@lemmy.world 1 points 2 days ago

Here you go

48 Light Years ≈ 282,174,017,912,813 Miles

48 Light Years ≈ 454,115,062,683,878 Kilometers

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