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Named L 98-59f, this planet is a non-transiting super-Earth with a minimal mass of 2.8 Earth masses on a 23-day orbit inside the habitable zone of the small red dwarf L 98-59.

L 98-59, also known as TOI-175, TIC 307210830, is an M dwarf about one-third the mass of the Sun.

The system lies approximately 34.5 light-years away in the southern constellation of Volans.

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[-] [email protected] 5 points 4 days ago

that means there are now over 100 known extra solar planets in their habitable zones.

the odds are getting better and better!

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