8 New Earth-Like Planets Discovered!

The video discusses the search for Earth-like exoplanets, highlighting the challenges in finding planets that can support life. It explains the criteria for habitability, such as being in the habitable zone and having water. Recent discoveries of eight new exoplanets, including Kepler 438B and Kepler 442B, are detailed. The role of the Kepler Space Telescope in these discoveries is emphasized. Despite the promising findings, the video notes the technological limitations in exploring these distant worlds further.

What is a key requirement for a planet to be considered Earth-like?

• It needs to have a Nintendo.

• It must be larger than Earth.

• It should be within the habitable zone.

• It must have trees and rainbows.

What tool has NASA been using since 2009 to discover exoplanets?

• James Webb Space Telescope

• Hubble Space Telescope

• Chandra X-ray Observatory

• Kepler Space Telescope

How do astronomers identify potential exoplanets?

• By analyzing the color of stars.

• By observing planets with telescopes directly.

• By measuring fluctuations in starlight.

• By listening to radio signals from space.

What is the estimated chance of Kepler 438B being rocky?

• 50%

• 60%

• 70%

• 80%

Why is it difficult to explore Kepler 438B and 442B with current technology?

• They are too close to Earth.

• They are too far away.

• They are too small to observe.

• They are hidden behind other stars.