Key Points
Hubble's observations confirmed a full transit, revealing that LTT 1445Ac is just 1.07 times the diameter of Earth, classifying it as a rocky terrestrial planet with similar surface gravity to our own world...
Nasa's Hubble Space Telescope has precisely measured the size of an Earth-sized exoplanet as it moved across its host star...
The planet, known as LTT 1445Ac, is part of a unique triple-star system located 22 light-years away in the constellation Eridanus...
This discovery is not just a testament to the capabilities of the Hubble Space Telescope but also sets the stage for future studies with the James Webb Space Telescope, which could analyze the planet's atmosphere through spectroscopy...
Pass expressed excitement for what lies ahead: "Transiting planets are exciting since we can characterize their atmospheres with spectroscopy, not only with Hubble but also with the James Webb Space Telescope..
