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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[–] thenextguy@sh.itjust.works 13 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Shouldn't the atmosphere be, you know, around the planet. And not 48 light-years away.

Alt: "How the atmosphere got 48 ly from the planet I'll never know." - Groucho