Earth-sized exoplanet HD 137010 b hints at a Mars-like world in its star’s habitable zone
An Earth-sized planet HD 137010 b, about 6% larger than Earth and 146 light-years away, orbits a sun-like star every ~355 days and has roughly a 50% chance of residing in its star's habitable zone. Its surface temperature would be more Mars-like due to the cooler, dimmer star, potentially below −70°C. The planet was detected via a transit captured by NASA's Kepler K2 mission and initially flagged by citizen scientists; confirmation requires additional transits, and its proximity makes it a prime target for future telescopes.
