Astronomers discover a potentially habitable planet just 25 light-years away. 'This one is exciting'
Astronomers have identified a potentially habitable super-Earth exoplanet, GJ 3378b, located just 25 light-years away in the constellation Camelopardalis. While the planet orbits within its star's habitable zone, researchers remain uncertain about its atmospheric conditions and potential for life.
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The discovery of a nearby rocky planet provides a significant target for future atmospheric studies and the search for extraterrestrial life.
Exoplanets Astronomers discover a potentially habitable planet just 25 light-years away. 'This one is exciting' News By Keith Cooper Published 2 July 2026 The planet, designated GJ 3378b, orbits the faint red dwarf star in the constellation of Camelopardalis, the Giraffe.
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