UdeM researchers confirm a fifth potentially habitable planet around L 98-59
9 months ago
- #astronomy
- #habitable-zone
- #exoplanets
- Montreal astronomers confirm a fifth potentially habitable planet in the L 98-59 system, 35 light-years away.
- The L 98-59 system includes volcanic planets, a sub-Earth, and a possible water world, showcasing diverse rocky exoplanets.
- L 98-59 f, the fifth planet, lies in the habitable zone, receiving similar stellar energy as Earth, potentially allowing liquid water.
- The study utilized data from telescopes like TESS, JWST, HARPS, and ESPRESSO, improving precision with novel analysis techniques.
- L 98-59 is now a key system for studying exoplanet diversity and potential atmospheric conditions with JWST.