Discovering new worlds has become an important task for Science, in this way it can be discovered if there can be life at distant distances from Earth. Landdue to this study discoveries have been made that leave specialists astonished, this is how it is made known Gliese 12 b.
An international team of astronomersincluding Spanish researchers, announced the fascinating discovery of a Venus-like exoplanet orbiting a red dwarf just 40 light years away.
This planet, which has been called Gliese 12 b, is located within the habitable zone of its star, which means that it could hold liquid water on its surfacean essential element for the existence of life as we know it.
This discovery It is vitally important for various reasons. First of all, Gliese 12 b is positioned as the closest temperate exoplanet to Earth detected so far using the transit method. This allows scientists to observe it directly as it passes in front of its star, enabling a detailed study of its atmosphere.
The features of Gliese 12 b:
– Size: Similar to Venus or Earth.
– Temperature: Estimated at 42°C, but it could be higher if it has an atmosphere.
– Orbit: It completes one revolution around its star every 12.8 days.
– Star: Gliese 12, a red dwarf 27% the size of the Sun and 60% its surface temperature.
– Distance: It receives 1.6 times more energy from its star than Earth.
While the presence of an atmosphere on Gliese 12 b has yet to be confirmed, its location within the habitable zone and the relative quiet of its star make it a promising candidate for hosting life.
Other similar exoplanets:
The discovery of Gliese 12 b adds to the growing list of potentially habitable exoplanets found in recent years. Some notable examples include:
TRAPPIST-1e: An Earth-sized planet located in a system with seven planets in total, all of them within the habitable zone of their star.
LHS 1140 b: A rocky planet with a surface temperature similar to that of Earth, located just 40 light years away.
K2-188b: A planet 1.2 times larger than Earth and with an estimated temperature between 22 and 34°C, located 220 light years away.
He James Webb Space Telescope It will be crucial to studying Gliese 12’s atmosphere and determining whether it meets the conditions necessary for life. Scientists also hope to learn more about the evolution of terrestrial planets and the habitability of exoplanets in general.
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