Artist's Conception of GJ 1132b Venus-like Exoplanet (IMAGE)

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Artist's Conception of GJ 1132b Venus-like Exoplanet

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In this artist's conception GJ 1132b, a rocky exoplanet very similar to Earth in size and mass, circles a red dwarf star. GJ 1132b is relatively cool, about 450 degrees F, and could potentially host an atmosphere. At a distance of only 39 light-years, it will be a prime target for additional study with Hubble and future observatories like the Giant Magellan Telescope.

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Dana Berry

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