The existence of extraterrestrial life in space has been investigated by scientists for many years.
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∘ Discovery of Planet Kepler-442b
∘ Characteristics of Planet Kepler-442b
∘ Possibility of Life on Planet Kepler-442b
Today, especially the structure of the planet Mars is examined in detail and important studies are being carried out to find any traces of life.
As a result of the observations made in the past years, 8 planets with the highest similarity to Earth have been discovered. Among these planets is the planet Kepler-442b.
Discovery of Planet Kepler-442b
Studies conducted at the Harvard Smithsonian Astrophysics Center have identified Kepler-438b and Kepler-442b as the two planets with the highest probability of life.
For this reason, these planets are also considered to be the most Earth-like planets.
The planet Kepler 442b was discovered on January 6, 2015, and as of July 2018, it has been accepted as a planet with a high probability of life.
Characteristics of Planet Kepler-442b
The planet Kepler-442b is estimated to be suitable for human habitation with a high %97 probability. Kepler-442b is approximately 1206 light years from Earth and its sun is a red dwarf planet.
For this reason, Kepler-442b is thought to receive ⅔ less light compared to Earth. In addition, the planet has an orbital period of 112.3 days and a radius of 8,537.1 km.
The mass of Kepler-442b is approximately 2.3 times the mass of the Earth and it is 1.34 times larger than the Earth in terms of size.
The planet Kepler-442b, which is thought to be composed of rocks, has a solid surface, which is among the predictions of astronomers about the planet.
In addition, due to its surface structure and size, it is also thought by observational astronomers that the gravity of the planet Kepler-442b may be thirty per cent stronger than the gravity on Earth.
Possibility of Life on Planet Kepler-442b
The study of the planet Kepler-442b is difficult because of the distance between the planet and the Earth.
For this reason, astronomers study the planet. It is not possible to state with certainty that there is life on planet Kepler-442b.
However, this planet, which is 3 billion years old, is considered to be the most similar to Earth in terms of similarity and the possibility of life. It is considered to be the most similar planet to Earth.
In fact, the characteristics of the planet and the predicted structure of the planet are such as to strengthen the possibility of life.
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