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THE EXOPLANET NEXT DOOR.

Authors :
Wenz, John
Source :
Astronomy; Nov2016, Vol. 44 Issue 11, p26-29, 4p, 3 Color Photographs, 1 Diagram
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article discusses the discovery of an Earth-mass planet in the habitable zone of the star Proxima Centauri by researchers at the European observatory Pale Red Dot project. It describes the use of radial velocity to find an Earth-like planet around the solar system. It also highlights the issue of potential habitability and the controversies regarding the discovered planet from January 19 to March 31, 2016.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00916358
Volume :
44
Issue :
11
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Astronomy
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
117951100