The Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) promises to revolutionize our understanding of nearby star systems, potentially detecting signs of life on Proxima Centauri in just hours. This groundbreaking capability could redefine how we search for extraterrestrial life.
A team of astronomers has made a remarkable discovery of four sub-Earths orbiting Barnard’s Star, the closest single star system to Earth. Using advanced instruments, they unveil new possibilities for studying planetary formation.