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While the planet candidate is in Alpha Centauri A's habitable zone — the range of distances from a star where it's possible for liquid water to exist on a world's surface — it is a gas giant and thus wouldn't be able to support life as we know it.
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Planet candidate is in Alpha Centauri A's habitable zone but is a gas giant
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News Article
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{
    "location": "Alpha Centauri A's habitable zone",
    "planet_type": "gas giant"
}
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February 15, 2026 at 2:17 PM (3 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 2:17 PM (3 months ago)

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Screenshot of https://www.space.com/astronomy/exoplanets/james-webb-space-telescope-spots-a-potential-new-exoplanet-just-4-light-years-away-from-earth
https://www.space.com/astronomy/exoplanets/james-webb-space-telescope-spots-a-potential-new-exoplanet-just-4-light-years-away-from-earth

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has found evidence of a potential exoplanet orbiting Alpha Centauri A, just four light-years from Earth. While it's a gas giant and unlikely to support life, it's an exciting discovery due to its proximity and the potential for further study.

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