Scientists have discovered a rocky world that was found around another star in February 2009. The planet was called CoRot-7b. Astronomers say that this planet has the density similar to Earth. However, this exoplanet is extremely close to its star. Closer than Mercury to our sun. This planets temperature is burning hot, over 2,000 degrees fahrenheit with it facing its star. It is not possible for this planet to have liquid water. Its star is slightly smaller and cooler than our sun.
Finding a rock exoplanet like CoRot-7b, can let scientists find a planet similar to Earth. If astronomers find a twin-Earth, that can help us find life. Since CoRot-7b was a very promising sign that can help us in the future. Astronomers are trying to find another planet so humans can also live on there.
This has ben a new discovery for mankind. However, my opinion is that pace is a very interesting to me, and discoveries like this make me even more interested.
Link- http://www.livescience.com/space/090916-rocky-exoplanet.html
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