TRAPPIST-1 Planets Could Be Swimming in Water, Study Shows

TRAPPIST-1 Planets Could Be Swimming in Water, Study Shows

A seven-planet system some 40 light-years from Earth could be swimming in water, new research shows.In February 2017 scientists announced the discovery of several exoplanets orbiting the red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1, and ever since astronomers have keenly monitored the system for potential signs of life (aka biosignatures). According to recent findings, these planets may have an abundance of one of the most crucial elements for life: water.Sinc…

The planets of the TRAPPIST-1 system, located about 40 light-years from Earth, may have plenty of water, which makes it possible for life to exist on these celestial bodies.

Five new baby planets found by astronomers and a giant telescope in Chile

Images of the peak intensity of CO emissions captured from some of the 15 planet nurseries that were surveyed. Photo: exoALMA. An interstellar ‘hunt’ led by Australian researchers has discovered signs of five new baby planets that are still growing. A technique developed by Monash University astronomers (advanced imaging) was used to detect planets previously hidden by interstellar gas and dust clouds around young solar systems. The wor…

TRAPPIST-1 Planets Could Be Swimming in Water, Study Shows : ScienceAlert – Monkey Viral

A seven-planet system some 40 light-years from Earth could be swimming in water, new research shows. In February 2017 scientists announced the discovery of several exoplanets orbiting the red dwarf star TRAPPIST-1, and ever since astronomers have keenly monitored the system for potential signs of life (aka biosignatures). According to recent findings, these planets may […]