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A new Earth like planet Kepler 22-b was discovered in 2009 but only recently confirmed as a planet.
Its made big news as it is thought to be around 2.4 times the size to Earth and orbits a star that is similar to our own star (the sun) around 600 light years away. More importantly though, it is in the habitable zone, orbiting just the right distance from its star to allow for water to occur in liquid form - essential for life as we know it.
There is a lot that we don't know about it as it is so far away, we don't even know what its atmosphere is like or even if it has one, which is also essential to life.
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Is NASA close to discovering a new planet?
NASA has already discovered a new planet made out of water.
Are there newly discovered planets in space and what are their names?
they are alot of new planets in space that we have found. Planet X Planet Xl, Planet Neplite,Planet Planet Cel
What planet was discovered in 1930?
Pluto was discovered in 1930. At the time it was considered to be a planet, but it is now considered a dwarf planet.
What planet was discovered by an American?
Pluto was discovered by the American Clyde W. Tombaugh, but it is no longer a planet.
Which was the first planet to be discovered by an astronomer other than the ancient astronomers?
Uranus was the first planet to be discovered in 1781.
Who discovered the new planet titan?
Titan is not a planet; it is a moon of Saturn. It was discovered by Christiaan Huygens in 1655.
Is NASA close to discovering a new planet?
NASA has already discovered a new planet made out of water.
What is the new planet that have been discovered by man?
engro
Have astronomers discovered a new planet?
well back of Pluto there is a planet but they are still learning about it.
What planet is discovered by a filipino science teacher?
the teacher who discovered the newest planet was Mrs. Munez living in paknaan new york city
Are there newly discovered planets in space and what are their names?
they are alot of new planets in space that we have found. Planet X Planet Xl, Planet Neplite,Planet Planet Cel
What is the new planet in solar system?
No new planets have been discovered in our Solar System since 1930 when Pluto was discovered - now demoted to a dwarf planet. See related question for details and links of all the new exoplanets found.
How scientist discovered the new planet?
Doppler spectroscopy is one method ; below are several links to information regarding how new planets are discovered or inferred .
Who was the filipina who discovered a new planet name viyo?
dr josette biyo
How far away is the new planet that was discovered with water?
light years and then some ;-)
Is it possible to discover a new planet or star?
yes there is many stars and they can be discovered
When was the planet discovered?
Which planet?
