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New Exoplanet GJ 251 c Found in Habitable Zone
10/23/2025
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- Scientists have discovered exoplanet GJ 251 c in the habitable zone, less than 20 light-years away.
- GJ 251 c is four times Earth's size and orbits every 54 days.
- Researchers used data spanning more than 20 years to detect its gravitational influence on its star.
- Atmosphere remains unconfirmed, but future telescopes could enable direct imaging and atmospheric analysis for signs of life.
