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Nasa discovers 'new Earth' Kepler 22b
Updated On: 07 December, 2011 06:38 AM IST | | Agencies
Astronomists discover planet that is about 2.4 times the size of our own and lies in the 'Goldilocks zone' of its solar system
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Astronomists discover planet that is about 2.4 times the size of our own and lies in the 'Goldilocks zone' of its solar system
A new planet outside Earth's solar system has been identified with many similarities to our own making it the latest best potential target for life.
Kepler 22b contains both land and water and has temperatures which average around 72 degrees (22 Celsius).
It also contains the right atmosphere to potentially support life.
A new planet outside Earth's solar system has been identified with many similarities to our own making it the latest best potential target for life.
Kepler 22b contains both land and water and has temperatures which average around 72 degrees (22 Celsius).
It also contains the right atmosphere to potentially support life.
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