The star, known as GJ887, is a red dwarf that's roughly half as massive as our sun.
The system is home to at least two, and perhaps three, super-Earth size exoplanets, according to the study.
These two or three exoplanets' proximity to our solar system offers a promising opportunity to study exoplanet atmospheres using theScientists are searching the universe for signs of alien civilizations: 'Now we know where to look' The star, known as GJ887, is a red dwarf that's roughly half as massive as our sun. And as for solar flares, which can be dangerous to life on nearby planets, this star is relatively inactive.
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