Scientists are preparing to unveil a new planet in our galactic neighbourhood which is believed to be Earth-like and orbits its star at a distance that could favour life, German weekly Der Spiegel reported on Friday.

The planet orbits a well-investigated star called Proxima Centauri, part of the Alpha Centauri star system, the magazine said while quoting anonymous sources.

“The still nameless planet is believed to be Earth-like and orbits at a distance to Proxima Centauri that could allow it to have liquid water on its surface - an important requirement for the emergence of life,” said the magazine.

 

Source: Dailytimes | Scientists preparing to unveil new ‘Earth-like' planet