Earth-like planet in ‘one in a million’ discovery by New Zealand astronomers
New Zealand's Antonio Martin, the paper’s lead author, describes the planet-finding discovery as incredibly rare.
May 12, 2020, 00:04 AM IST
How hidden stars may impact search for Earth-like planets
In the search for planets similar to our own, an important point of comparison is the planet's density.
Jul 13, 2017, 00:22 AM IST
Earth-like planet 'GJ 1132b' outside our Solar System has its own atmosphere
The planet known as GJ 1132b, which is 1.4-times the size of our planet Earth, is orbiting a red dwarf star GJ 1132 in the southern constellation Vela, at a distance of 39 light-years from us.
Apr 10, 2017, 16:09 PM IST
Watch: The search for another Earth!
51 Pegasi b was the first planet to be discovered orbiting a main-sequence star, the Sun-like 51 Pegasi.
Nov 08, 2015, 12:52 PM IST
'Habitability index' to reveal where to look for alien life
Astronomers from University of Washington's virtual planetary laboratory have created a way to compare and rank exoplanets to help prioritise which of the thousands discovered warrant close inspection in the search for life beyond Earth.
Oct 07, 2015, 12:05 PM IST
