Scientists discovered new planet with high possibilities of finding extraterrestrial life; read details
Scientists discovered new planet with high possibilities of finding extraterrestrial life; read details
In every corner of the world scientists and researchers are trying to find the evidence of life in outer space. Those sign of life could be as small as Bacteria and just not highly developed intelligence or Aliens. Researchers are trying to find that apart from planet Earth, how much other planets can sustain life. In the series of research, scientists have found a planet which is 1.5 bigger than the planet Jupiter. According to the scientists, they have also found some other important evidence to sustain life. Though this planet has very low density, researchers have kept it in the category of exo-planets.
Researchers have claimed that they have found elements of water along with useful metals like Sodium, Potassium and lithium. Scientists rejoiced after finding the presence of water on this planet which itself an evidence of life. The name of this exoplanet is WASP -127B, which is 28 times larger than our own planet. Researchers informed that this planet only has 20% density and rest of its atmosphere is made up of gas. WASP-127B was discovered by two institutions which include Cambridge University and Instituto de Astrofisica de Canarias. They discovered WASP -127B by using a special type of telescope.
Researchers informed that the presence of Sodium and potassium in its atmosphere indicates that it has a very clear atmosphere. Apart from it WASP -127B also revolves around a star. Scientists are trying to find the exact quantity of lithium in the WASP-127B atmosphere. Which can reveal the basics behind its structure? And this planet could also have aliens.
According to a report, a new powerful telescope with name Jame web will be built till 2020. It will be also the most powerful telescope in the world. This telescope will be jointly developed by NASA and European Space Agency.
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