New super planet found in Goldilocks zone

New super planet found in Goldilocks zone

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Science, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses a planet 4.5 times the size of Earth, located 22 light years away, orbiting a red dwarf star. This star is within a habitable zone, but its mass is only 30% of the Sun's. The planet receives infrared radiation and is part of a system with two distant orange dwarf stars. The potential for life is reduced if the planet is in synchronous rotation, causing one side to always face the star while the other remains cold.

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What is the size of the planet in relation to Earth?

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What type of star does the planet orbit?

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What percentage of the mass of the sun is the star that the planet orbits?

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What type of radiation reaches the planet?

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What is the implication of synchronous rotation on the planet's ability to support life?

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