Exploring Gliese 667Cc: A Potential Haven in the Cosmos
Imagine a world orbiting a distant star, potentially brimming with the conditions for life. Enter Gliese 667Cc, one of the most intriguing exoplanets discovered to date. Let's take a cosmic journey to this fascinating world and explore what makes it so special! Stellar Neighborhood Location : Gliese 667Cc is located in the constellation Scorpius, about 23.62 light-years away from Earth. It orbits one of the stars in the Gliese 667 triple star system. Host Star : The planet orbits Gliese 667C, a red dwarf star much cooler and smaller than our Sun. This star is part of a triple system, with two other stars (Gliese 667A and Gliese 667B) orbiting each other at a distance. Planetary Features Size and Composition : Gliese 667Cc is classified as a super-Earth, with a mass at least 4.5 times that of Earth. Its composition is likely rocky, similar to Earth’s. Orbit and Climate : The planet lies within the habitable zone of ...