Kepler has taught us that rocky planets are common

Thursday, June 29, 2017 - 06:22 in Astronomy & Space

Rocky planets are probably a whole lot more common in our galaxy than astronomers previously believed—according to the latest release of Kepler Space Telescope data last week—a scenario that enhances the prospects for extraterrestrial life in nearby solar systems.

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