maanomaista
Maanomaista is a Finnish term that roughly translates to "earth-like" or "terrestrial." It is primarily used in the context of exoplanets and astrobiology to describe planets that share characteristics with Earth. This can include factors such as size, mass, density, and the potential presence of liquid water on their surface. The term emphasizes the possibility of these exoplanets being habitable, meaning they could potentially support life as we know it.
When astronomers refer to a planet as "maanomaista," they are looking for planets within the habitable zone
The search for "maanomaista" exoplanets is a significant area of research in astronomy. By identifying and studying