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With a radius about 1.13 times Earth's, TRAPPIST-1g is a roughly Earth-sized rocky exoplanet orbiting the ultracool dwarf TRAPPIST-1. It lies in the cooler part of the region often identified as the system's habitable zone. This location makes it relevant to questions about liquid water, but only in combination with suitable atmospheric and surface conditions. Researchers investigate the planet's possible environment and seek information about its atmosphere rather than assuming those conditions are known.
Its position allows comparisons with warmer members of the same system, helping studies of how stellar energy affects small planets. It interests astronomers examining planetary formation and the limits of habitability around cool stars. The quoted size describes radius, not mass, and a rocky composition does not demonstrate an Earth-like surface. Its scientific value lies in a testable possibility of habitability, rather than confirmed life-supporting conditions.
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What makes TRAPPIST-1g a good candidate for potential habitability?
TRAPPIST-1g is an Earth-sized exoplanet located squarely within the habitable zone of its ultracool dwarf star. Its radius is approximately 1.13 times that of Earth, suggesting it is a rocky world that could theoretically harbor liquid water on its surface.
How far away is the TRAPPIST-1 system from Earth?
The TRAPPIST-1 system is located about 40 light-years away from Earth in the constellation of Aquarius. This relatively close distance in astronomical terms makes it a prime target for observations by telescopes like the James Webb Space Telescope.
What type of star does TRAPPIST-1g orbit?
TRAPPIST-1g orbits an ultracool red dwarf star known as TRAPPIST-1. Because this host star is much cooler and smaller than our Sun, the planet's habitable zone is positioned very close to the star.
How long does it take for TRAPPIST-1g to orbit its star?
Because the planet orbits extremely close to its host star, a year on TRAPPIST-1g takes only about 12.4 Earth days. All seven planets in the TRAPPIST-1 system have very short orbital periods due to their tight proximity to the red dwarf.
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