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‘Super-Earth’ planet shows signs it could have an atmosphere
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· July 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The planet, called LHS 1140b, is a super-Earth, with a mass about five times that of our planet.
Scientists have made a discovery about a planet located 49 light-years from Earth. The planet, called LHS 1140b, is a super-Earth, with a mass about five times that of our planet. It orbits its star in a zone where the surface temperature is suitable for liquid water to exist.
This zone is often referred to as the habitable zone. The planet's characteristics, including its mass and radius, suggest it is a rocky planet. Further details about this discovery are available from the source.
The discovery was published in a scientific journal and provides information about the potential for life on this super-Earth.
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Category: local Published: July 31, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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