Distance: 40 light-years
LHS 1140 b is an intriguing exoplanet located about 40 light-years away and it is in the constellation Centaurus is a red dwarf star, which is smaller and cooler than our Sun. This type of star can support planets in closer orbits, allowing for potentially habitable conditions.
Get StartedLHS 1140 b stands out in exoplanet research due to its favorable conditions for study and potential for hosting life, making it an exciting focus for ongoing and future investigations into super-Earths and their atmospheres.
Discovered in 2017 using the transit method, LHS 1140 b has drawn interest for future research, especially with missions like the James Webb Space Telescope, which may investigate its atmosphere and potential habitability.
LHS 1140 b shows promise as a candidate for habitability due to its location in the habitable zone and super-Earth characteristics, definitive conclusions about its potential to support life will depend on further research, particularly regarding its atmospheric composition and surface conditions.