It orbits closer to its red dwarf star than Earth does, completing an orbit in just shy of 25 days.
LHS 1140 b is a potentially habitable exoplanet located approximately 48 light-years from Earth.
Recent data from the James Webb Space Telescope hints at the presence of an atmosphere on LHS 1140 b, which may be nitrogen-rich.
The exoplanet is larger than Earth but likely rocky or icy in composition, with a radius around 1.73 times that of Earth's and a mass approximately five and a half times greater than our planet.
An intriguing discovery has been made by astronomers regarding a potentially habitable exoplanet, LHS 1140 b. This exoplanet, located approximately 48 light-years from Earth, is now considered a strong candidate for harboring an Earth-like atmosphere and even supporting life due to its position in the habitable zone of its red dwarf star.
LHS 1140 b orbits closer to its star than Earth does, completing an entire orbit in just shy of 25 days. Despite this proximity, it is believed that the planet receives enough radiation from the star for liquid water to potentially exist on its surface.
Recent data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has hinted at the presence of an atmosphere on LHS 1140 b. The latest findings suggest that this atmosphere may be nitrogen-rich, which could indicate the possibility of a thick atmosphere and even a subsurface ocean.
LHS 1140 b is larger than Earth but likely rocky or icy in composition. Its radius is around 1.73 times that of Earth's, and it has a mass approximately five and a half times greater than our planet.
The potential existence of liquid water on LHS 1140 b would be a significant milestone in the search for potentially habitable exoplanets. Further research is needed to confirm these findings and determine if this world truly holds the promise of extraterrestrial life.
Further research is needed to confirm the existence of liquid water on LHS 1140 b and determine if it truly holds the promise of extraterrestrial life.
The presence of an atmosphere on LHS 1140 b is based on recent data from the James Webb Space Telescope, which has yet to be peer-reviewed.
An exoplanet named LHS 1140 b, located 48 light-years from Earth, is a potential candidate for harboring an Earth-like atmosphere and even supporting life.
LHS 1140 b orbits its red dwarf star in the system’s habitable zone, receiving enough radiation for liquid water to potentially exist.
The latest findings from JWST hint at the presence of an atmosphere on LHS 1140 b.
LHS 1140 b has over six times the mass of Earth and may have up to 20% of its mass composed of water, making it a potential massive snowball or lump of ice with a sub-surface ocean.
The atmosphere of LHS 1140 b may be nitrogen-rich, suggesting a possible ocean measuring 2,485 miles across and with an average temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
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The planet was previously believed to be a mini-Neptune but new data suggests it's a rocky or icy ‘super Earth’
LHS 1140 b has over six times the mass of Earth and may have up to 20% of its mass composed of water
Astronomers have identified a temperate exoplanet, LHS 1140 b, as a promising super-Earth ice or water world.
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The planet was previously believed to be a mini-Neptune but new data suggests it's a rocky or icy ‘super Earth’
LHS 1140 b may have up to 20% of its mass composed of water, making it a potential massive snowball or lump of ice with a sub-surface ocean.
The atmosphere of LHS 1140 b may be nitrogen-rich, suggesting a possible ocean measuring 2,485 miles across and with an average temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
Nitrogen has been tentatively detected in LHS-1140b’s atmosphere, suggesting a secondary atmosphere formed after its birth.
LHS 1140 b is a strong candidate for having a liquid water ocean.
LHS 1140 b orbits in its star’s habitable zone, also known as the ‘Goldilocks zone’.
The James Webb Space Telescope provided hints of an atmosphere on LHS 1140 b and may have detected ‘air’ in it.
LHS 1140 b is approximately 1.7 times the size of Earth.
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The planet was previously believed to be a mini-Neptune but new data suggests it's a rocky or icy ‘super Earth’
LHS 1140 b has over six times the mass of Earth and may have up to 20% of its mass composed of water, making it a potential massive snowball or lump of ice with a sub-surface ocean.
The latest findings from JWST hint at the presence of an atmosphere on LHS 1140 b but scientists are excited about this discovery as it could be our best bet to confirm liquid water on an alien world beyond our solar system.
Nitrogen has been tentatively detected in LHS-1140b’s atmosphere, suggesting a secondary atmosphere formed after its birth.
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Of all currently known temperate exoplanets, LHS 1140 b could well be our best bet to one day indirectly confirm liquid water on the surface of an alien world beyond our solar system.
This would be a major milestone in the search for potentially habitable exoplanets.
The team might have even found evidence of 'air' on it.
LHS 1140 b is a potentially habitable exoplanet that may be completely covered in ice or have a liquid ocean and a cloudy atmosphere.
New data from the James Webb Space Telescope suggests LHS 1140 b has a nitrogen-rich atmosphere, which might allow for the existence of a thick atmosphere and liquid water.
LHS 1140 b is larger than Earth but likely rocky or icy in composition.
LHS 1140 b orbits a faint red dwarf star that is almost one-fifth the size of the sun.
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The planet is larger than Earth but likely rocky or icy in composition.
LHS 1140 b has over six times the mass of Earth and may have up to 20% of its mass composed of water, making it a potential massive snowball or lump of ice with a sub-surface ocean.
The planet is approximately 1.7 times the size of Earth.
LHS-1140b is an ‘eyeball’ planet with a global ocean capped in ice and a single, iris-like region permanently gazing at its host star.
