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NASA discovers ‘most similar planet to Earth’ ever found

NASA discovers ‘most similar planet to Earth’ ever found

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Science, Physics, Other

11th Grade - University

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Kepler 1649-C, discovered by the Kepler spacecraft, is an exoplanet similar in size to Earth, with a surface temperature potentially conducive to liquid water. It orbits a red dwarf star closely, completing a year in just 19.5 Earth days, and lies within the habitable Goldilocks zone. The planet has a neighboring planet, Kepler 1649-B, and their orbital resonance suggests the possible presence of another, yet undetected, planet.

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What is the size comparison of Kepler 1649-C to Earth?

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How does the light received by Kepler 1649-C compare to that received by Earth?

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What is the significance of Kepler 1649-C's orbit in relation to its star?

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Describe the conditions of the Goldilocks zone and its relevance to Kepler 1649-C.

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What challenges do scientists face in observing the neighboring planet of Kepler 1649-C?

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