Re: Astronomers discover Earth-like planet orbiting nearest star Proxima Centauri
2016/08/27 15:07:03
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There is zero evidence it is anything like Earth. It could have no atmosphere and no water, and may not even have a rocky surface. All we know is that it is in the "habitable zone" meaning it is likely it isn't a fireball like Venus or an ice ball like Neptune.
Also, with our most advanced propulsion systems it would take 78,000 years to get there.
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