Kepler-22b

(a pictorial representation of Kepler-22 system)

The search for knowledge had begun from the day we came on earth. The space or the extra terrestrial bodies were of deep interest to us. US & Russian Government spends billions of money on these explorations; However India is also not lagging behind.

We all know about the space research agency of US i.e. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration). NASA has recently confirmed that it had discovered a planet which is similar to earth.

The planet discovered was named as Kepler-22b. This planet is situated 600 light years (1 light year=9460730472580800 meters) from our earth and is situated in the Cygnus constellation.

The planet also has a star similar to our sun. The name of its sun is Kepler-22. The planet had period of 290 days and it is approximately 2.5 times larger than size of our earth. The temperature of the planet is around 22 degrees Celsius which is the temperature required for survival of living being. Phenomena like green house effect have been seen. The scientists are also saying that the planet has oceans like ours and may also have fresh water sources.

Why this discovery important for us?

Our earth is heavily populated and also over polluted by our activities. With the discovery of kepler-22b chances of human being settlements on that planet had increased. The habitat of that planet is same as our earth so we can expect for better living condition there. Now we have to move and pollute and populate that planet also (satire).

However research is on and we were expecting that this time it to a good news.

Lastly imagine what will happen if we would go to kepler-22b for spending our vacations or we chat with our relatives or friends who were there.

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