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Artists concept of Kepler-186f orbiting a distant star
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Artists concept of Kepler-186f orbiting a distant star
The artists concept depicts Kepler-186f, the first validated Earth-size planet to orbit a distant star in the habitable zone. The size of Kepler-186f is known to be less than ten percent larger than Earth, but its mass, composition and density are not known. Kepler-186f orbits its star once every 130 days and receives one-third the energy that Earth does from the sun, placing it near the outer edge of the habitable zone.
Kepler-186f resides in the Kepler-186 system about 500 light-years from Earth in the constellation Cygnus. The system is also home to four inner planets, seen lined up in orbit around a host star that is half the size and mass of the sun.
The discovery of Kepler-186f confirms that Earth-size planets exist in the habitable zones of other stars and signals a significant step closer to finding a world similar to Earth
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This print showcases the artist's concept of Kepler-186f, a remarkable Earth-size planet orbiting a distant star in the habitable zone. With its size confirmed to be just slightly larger than our own planet, Kepler-186f remains shrouded in mystery regarding its mass, composition, and density. However, what we do know is that this celestial body completes an orbit around its star every 130 days while receiving only one-third of the energy Earth receives from the sun. This places Kepler-186f on the outer fringes of its star's habitable zone. Located approximately 500 light-years away from us in the constellation Cygnus within the Kepler-186 system, this exoplanet shares its cosmic neighborhood with four inner planets. These neighboring planets can be seen elegantly aligned as they revolve around their host star—a celestial giant half the size and mass of our sun. The discovery of Kepler-186f represents a groundbreaking milestone as it confirms that other Earth-size planets exist within habitable zones around distant stars. It brings us closer to finding another world akin to our own precious home. This awe-inspiring artwork serves as a reminder that there is still so much left to explore and discover beyond our familiar blue planet—offering us a glimpse into the vastness and diversity of our universe.
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