In an exciting breakthrough, scientists have discovered a potentially habitable exoplanet located beyond our Solar System. The exoplanet, named Kepler-452b, has an atmosphere and a size that make it an ideal candidate for supporting life.
Kepler-452b orbits its Sun-like star, Kepler-452, at a distance that allows it to receive a similar amount of sunlight as Earth does from the Sun. This means that temperatures on the surface of the exoplanet could potentially support liquid water, a crucial requirement for life as we know it.
With a radius 1.6 times that of Earth, Kepler-452b also falls within the range of potentially rocky planets. Scientists believe that its higher surface gravity compared to Earth’s could indicate a thicker atmosphere that protects the planet from harmful cosmic radiation.
The discovery of a habitable exoplanet like Kepler-452b opens up countless possibilities for the existence of extraterrestrial life. Scientists now have a target for further investigation to determine if there are any signs of life present on this distant world.