Is KOI 172.02 the Most Earth-Like Exoplanet Discovered?

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In summary, a possible Earth-like planet called KOI 172.02 has been discovered by the Kepler telescope and announced at a meeting by Christopher Burke of the SETI Institute. The planet is approximately 1.5 Earth masses and orbits a G-type star at a distance of 0.75 AU. The exact distance from our own solar system and the likelihood of intelligent life detecting our signals are currently unknown.
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Most Earth-Like Alien Planet Possibly Found (Space.com via Yahoo)
http://news.yahoo.com/most-earth-alien-planet-possibly-found-213629737.html
The possible planet is called KOI 172.02 (KOI stands for Kepler Object of Interest, a designation assigned to all planet candidates found by the telescope until they are confirmed as planets). The discovery was announced at the meeting Monday (Jan. 7) by Christopher Burke of the SETI Institute . . . .

The planet is reported to be 1.5 Earth masses. The host star is a G-type star, just slightly cooler than our own sun, and it apparently orbits the star in 242 days at about 0.75 AU.
 
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Thanks for the link! I didn't see any reference as to how many light years away this star-planet system was. Any idea? And I assume the SETI folks et ali have been beaming radio signals toward it, and at what frequency? What are the chances that such signals would reach the planet and be detected by intelligent life, if indeed such life exists?
 

FAQ: Is KOI 172.02 the Most Earth-Like Exoplanet Discovered?

What is the most earthlike planet found yet?

The most earthlike planet found yet is Kepler-452b, also known as Earth 2.0.

What makes Kepler-452b similar to Earth?

Kepler-452b has a similar size, mass, and distance from its star as Earth. It also orbits in the habitable zone of its star, meaning it has the potential for liquid water on its surface.

How was Kepler-452b discovered?

Kepler-452b was discovered by NASA's Kepler Space Telescope, which searches for planets by detecting the dip in a star's brightness as a planet passes in front of it.

What is significant about the discovery of Kepler-452b?

The discovery of Kepler-452b is significant because it is the first planet found within the habitable zone of a star that is very similar to our own sun. This increases the chances of finding other Earth-like planets in the universe.

Could Kepler-452b support life?

It is currently unknown if Kepler-452b could support life, as more research and observations are needed to determine its atmospheric composition and other key factors. However, its similarities to Earth make it a promising candidate for further study and potential habitability.

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