GJ 1132b is close enough for telescopes to observe any atmosphere it might enjoy,which could help scientists spot signs of life on other planets in the futureA rocky soil-sized planet that circles a small, nearby star could be the most important world ever found beyond the solar system, or astronomers say.
The planet lies in the constellation of Vela in the southern sky and is close enough for telescopes to observe any atmosphere it has,a procedure that could help spot life on other planets in the future.
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Source: theguardian.com