An Earth-like planet right next door? Astronomers say they litter the galaxy


By Sarah Rich, The Space Reporter
Thursday, February 07, 2013

An Earth-like planet right next door? Astronomers say they litter the galaxy

Earth may not be the only habitable world within the Milky Way galaxy. According to newly published report, many Earth-like planets exist within the Milky Way and at least a handful may exist within our own cosmic backyard. The study, published by researchers at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics, finds that upwards of 4... To continue reading, subscribe to The Space Reporter today.

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