Spanish and UCL (University College London) scientists have discovered a possible terrestrial-type planet orbiting a star in the constellation Leo. The new planet, which lies at a distance of 30 light-years from Earth, has a mass five times that of our planet but is the smallest found to date. One full day on the new planet would be equivalent to three weeks on Earth.
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