The astronomers today are now searching for signs of life in the nearby stars within the universe that could be a great discovery. They are searching for life around the widely known Wolf 1061 in attempts to understand the happenings in the nearby systems.
Astronomers Study On Possibility Of Life In Other Existing Planets Outside Of The Solar System
American researchers and astronomers have been studying in detail the properties of a red dwarf star which is located approximately 14 light years from planet Earth. It has been discovered that there are three planets orbiting around it, including a planet they named Wolf 1061 and the astronomers are currently working out on their properties as well. As confirmed by these astronomers, the Wolf 1061 is small enough that it would take 30 pieces of it to form the entire sun. Although small, it is still not smaller than the planets in the solar system.
Wolf 1061 rotates more slowly, at the duration of 89 days here on earth to complete an entire rotation. Even though the researchers haven't found any evidence of star flares in the red dwarf star, what has interested them the most is the presence of three planets orbiting around it. There is a high chance of life among these planets at the thought of them orbiting around a star closely similar to the sun in the solar system. These three planets have been considered as super Earths, since they are largely bigger than Earth but still smaller than Neptune.
Life Is Possible Given The Properties Of The Planet Named Wolf 1061
Ever since the study on Wolf 1061 has begun, it has then been discovered that this planet is more similar to Venus than on earth, containing 0.7 percent of the light of the Sun. Even though the planet moves in an eccentric orbit, its dramatic vibrations still balance each other out. This could mean that Wolf 1061 could induce an environment that has the ability to create and support life. Nevertheless, more study is needed to be conducted but some researchers highly believe at the possibility of life in other existing planets.
