Astronomers Aid in Directing Research Efforts in the Quest for an Earth-Like Planet

Astronomers have utilized data collected by NASA’s Kepler mission to compile a list of potential planets that resemble our own.

This compilation will aid astronomers in focusing their research on the search for extraterrestrial life. Stephen Kane, an associate professor of physics and astronomy at San Francisco State University in California, spearheaded the analysis. The study highlights 20 candidates within the Kepler collection that are smaller than twice the size of Earth and orbit their star within the habitable zone.

This zone refers to the range of distances where liquid water could potentially exist on the surface of a planet. Out of these 20 candidates, nine have already been examined and confirmed as planets, including notable ones such as Kepler-62f, Kepler-186f, Kepler-283c, Kepler-296f, and Kepler-442b.

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