Artist's Conception of GJ 1132b (IMAGE)

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Artist's Conception of GJ 1132b

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This artist's conception shows the rocky exoplanet GJ 1132b, located 39 light-years from Earth. New research shows that it might possess a thin, oxygen atmosphere - but no life due to its extreme heat.

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CfA/Dana Berry/Skyworks Digital

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