Water found in atmosphere of planet beyond our solar system
(Worthy News) – Scientists for the first time have detected water in the atmosphere of an Earth-like planet orbiting a distant star, evidence that a key ingredient for life exists beyond our solar system, according to a study published on Wednesday.
Water vapor was found in the atmosphere of K2-18b, one of hundreds of “super-Earths” – worlds ranging in size between Earth and Neptune – documented in a growing new field of astronomy devoted to the exploration of so-called exoplanets elsewhere in the Milky Way galaxy.
More than 4,000 exoplanets of all types and sizes have been detected overall. [ Source: Reuters (Read More…) ]
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