Actually it looks like earth that means it can be a place where we can live
There was a new planet recently discovered called Kepler-22b. I know the name of the planet sounds rediculous, maybe they should try giving it an actual name rather than a combination. According to scientists, the planet is about 600 light years away from us. The planet is about twice the size of Earth and may even have continents, oceans, and LIFE. This new planet was revealed today, December 6, 2011 so this is very exciting and interesting news (especially for science nerds). The temperatures of this new planet found, are around 22C, which is about equivalent to a warm spring day in the UK. This is the first"super-Earth" known to lie in the "habitable" zone of a Sun-like star. Scientists believe Kepler-22b may not only be habitable, but possibly even inhabited.
"This discovery supports the growing belief that we live in a universe crowded with life," said Dr Alan Boss, from the Carnegie Institution in Washington DC, who helped identify the planet from data obtained by the Kepler space telescope.
Wow, imagine what it would be like if there were actually other humans on this planet. If there are humans it would be amazing to find out what level of intelligence they have, engineering skills, and technology. They could be cave men or they could have already surpassed our technology!
Its pretty much named twin of earth" But theres another ...It said its a twin of jupiter or something like that XO
The planet which was found past Neptune and is 1 1/2 times the size of Pluto has been given a temporary name 2003 UB313. A permanent name has been requested of the International Astronomical Union but hasn't been released yet.
In the early days of planet discovery, the discoverer often named the planet after mythological figures or deities. This practice allowed them to connect the newly found celestial body with larger cultural or historical narratives.
It is named after the planet ' Uranus'. The planet Uranus, together with Saturn , Jupiter et. al are from Classical Greece. From Classical Greek Mythology, Uranus, was the personification of the 'Sky', and was one of Greek primordial deities.
The Goldilocks planet got its name from the children's story "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." The term is used to describe planets that are neither too hot nor too cold to support liquid water, making them potentially habitable for life.
Pulsar planet.
Its pretty much named twin of earth" But theres another ...It said its a twin of jupiter or something like that XO
Habitable zone
The planet which was found past Neptune and is 1 1/2 times the size of Pluto has been given a temporary name 2003 UB313. A permanent name has been requested of the International Astronomical Union but hasn't been released yet.
In the early days of planet discovery, the discoverer often named the planet after mythological figures or deities. This practice allowed them to connect the newly found celestial body with larger cultural or historical narratives.
It is named after the planet ' Uranus'. The planet Uranus, together with Saturn , Jupiter et. al are from Classical Greece. From Classical Greek Mythology, Uranus, was the personification of the 'Sky', and was one of Greek primordial deities.
Habitable zone
Habitable zone
Habitable zone
The Goldilocks planet got its name from the children's story "Goldilocks and the Three Bears." The term is used to describe planets that are neither too hot nor too cold to support liquid water, making them potentially habitable for life.
An atmosphere.
No, it is an element found in different minerals on earth,the planet has the same name.