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Newly discovered Jupiter twin hints at new solar system similar to Earth’s

For an exoplanet to support life, having a star similar to our sun nearby is a good thing. Such stars are plentiful — an easy find, astronomers say.

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Astronomers may found planet similar to Earth,  according to a new study on the search for “solar system 2.0.”

This potential twim located about 200 light-years from Earth near a star called HIP 11915 that is very much like our sun. The star can be seen using binoculars near the constellation Cetus in North America’s southern night skies….

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what makes this new solar system a special match to our own?

There is strong evidence that it has a planet that mimics our Jupiter, a gaseous giant with a similarly huge mass. Astronomers believe the Jupiter twin also orbits HIP 11915 about the same distance as Jupiter does our sun… READ MORE

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