Xylos7b

Xylos7b is an exoplanet located approximately 40 light-years away from Earth. It orbits a red dwarf star, Xylos7, within its habitable zone. This means that the planet's distance from its star allows for the potential existence of liquid water on its surface, a key ingredient for life as we know it.

The planet was discovered using the transit method, where astronomers observed a slight dimming of Xylos7's light as Xylos7b passed in front of it. Initial data suggests Xylos7b is a rocky planet, with a radius about 1.2 times that of Earth and a mass approximately 1.5 times Earth's. Its orbital period is relatively short, completing one revolution around its star in about 25 Earth days.

Due to its orbit around a red dwarf, Xylos7b is likely tidally locked, meaning one side perpetually faces its star while the other remains in darkness. This could lead to extreme temperature differences between the two hemispheres. Further observations are needed to determine the composition of its atmosphere and its potential for harboring life. Researchers are utilizing telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope to gather more detailed information about Xylos7b's atmospheric properties and surface conditions. The discovery of Xylos7b contributes to the ongoing search for potentially habitable worlds beyond our solar system.