A new planet, HD 20794 d, similar to Earth and potentially capable of supporting life, has been discovered 20 light-years away. This planet orbits a sun-like star in 647 days and is believed to have an Earth-like atmosphere.

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• Scientists have discovered HD 20794 d, a ‘Super-Earth’ orbiting a sun-like star 20 light-years away.
• The planet completes one orbit around its star in 647 days, placing it in the habitable zone.
• HD 20794 d is believed to have an atmosphere similar to Earth’s, increasing the potential for supporting life.
• The discovery was confirmed by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) and Universidad de La Laguna (ULL) in Spain.
• The star HD 20794, around which the planet orbits, is slightly smaller than the Sun.
• Scientists have studied this star for years and previously discovered two other Super Earths orbiting it.
• The discovery comes after 20 years of observation and research.
• The planet’s potential to support water further strengthens its chances of being habitable.
• This finding could open doors for more detailed studies of Earth-like planets’ atmospheres.
• The results of the discovery were published in the journal Astronomy and Astrophysics.