The Most Earth-like Exoplanets | The Planetary Society

The Most Earth-like Exoplanets | The Planetary Society

These three planets beyond our Solar System have some important characteristics in common with Earth, like orbiting in the habitable zone of their star. By searching for Earth-like exoplanets, researchers hope to illuminate how ordinary and extraordinary our planet and its liquid water may be.

What makes an exoplanet Earth-like?

https://www.planetary.org/articles/earth-like-worlds

Featuring Dr. Moiya McTier, Astrophysicist

Narrated by Robert Picardo, Executive Board Member of The Planetary Society

Credit: The Planetary Society

Duration: 4 minutes

Release Date: May 4, 2023

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