Astronomers have announced the discovery of GJ 887 d, a super-Earth exoplanet orbiting the nearby red dwarf star GJ 887. The planet is located approximately 10.7 light-years from Earth and completes an orbit every 50 days.
Initial observations suggest GJ 887 d has a mass about 7 times that of Earth. Researchers are particularly interested in its potential atmosphere and whether conditions might support liquid water.
The discovery was made using data from multiple observatories, including the European Southern Observatory's telescopes. Scientists plan further observations to characterize the planet's composition and climate.