The discovery of a new planet is a cause for excitement in the scientific community! However, a recently discovered planet is causing even bigger excitement for two reasons; it is nearby and within the habitable zone! Which planet is this that is getting astronomers all excited about, and have we finally found another planet humans can visit or escape to? Join us as we take a deep dive into scientists’ new discovery of an Earth-like planet orbiting Proxima Centauri within the habitable zone!
Many people know about the previously-nine-and-now-eight planets of the solar system. High school geography tells us that there are seven other planets orbiting the SunSun apart from the Earth. However, what many people may not know is that there is another realm, in quote, of numerous other planets that scientists are just uncovering! These are known as exoplanets, and they raise tantalizing possibilities of deep space exploration
