Thanks to technology we can discover at least one particle of the infinite universe that surrounds us. Recently, a new planet was found 245 light years from Earth, which has been named TOI-733b. Its size is somewhat smaller than the radius of the Earth and it has a peculiarity that attracts: its atmosphere.
The celestial body has a density of 3.98 grams per cubic centimeter. To get an idea, it is somewhat smaller than Earth (5.51 grams per cubic centimeter) but larger than Mars.
The most striking factor is that the planet could have oceanic features. However, it is a dry rock devoid of a gaseous layer.
The scientists add that being very close to a star similar to the sun, the layer would end up evaporating.
another discovery
The discovery of this new planet occurs two months after they found Wolf 1069b. It has a mass similar to that of the Earth, so it is very likely that it is a red planet with an atmosphere.
According to the study now published in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics, the dwarf star’s surface is relatively cool, giving it a reddish-orange appearance. “As a result, the so-called habitable zone moves inland,” they explain.
Despite its short distance to the central star, the planet Wolf 1069 b only receives about 65% of the incident radiation that Earth receives from the Sun. These special conditions make planets around red dwarf stars like Wolf 1069 potentially conducive to life.