A potentially habitable planet with a temperature of -70°C has been discovered

Astronomers have reported the discovery of an exoplanet that, based on several characteristics, could be classified as a potentially habitable world. The object is located approximately 146 light-years from our planet, but conditions on its surface are likely far from comfortable: temperatures there can drop below -70°C.

The planet in question is HD 137010 b, which is only slightly larger than Earth in size—a difference of approximately 6%. It orbits a star similar to the Sun in key parameters, making the system particularly interesting for scientists.

According to Dr. Chelsea Huang of the University of Southern Queensland, HD 137010 b completes a full orbit around its star in approximately 355 Earth days. This year’s length makes the planet’s orbit largely similar to Earth’s.

However, the star around which the exoplanet orbits emits less light and heat than the Sun. Because of this, the surface of HD 137010 b, according to preliminary calculations, could be extremely cold. Scientists suggest that the climate there is more reminiscent of Mars than Earth, despite the planet’s formal location in the habitable zone.

As a reminder, scientists have found a place in space where aliens could be hiding.

To be continued…