Wolf 1061 - A Super Earth in the neighborhood.

By measuring the difference in light emitted and motion (wobble) of stars, astronomers are able to detect more and more planets outside of our solar system. Scientists have recently detected a planet that is relatively close to Earth called Wolf 1061c. This planet is interesting for two reasons. It's close enough that people could actually live long enough to get to it if we make some breakthroughs in space flight. It's in the Life Zone around its star, not too cl... Read More