'Most Earth-like planet yet' spotted by Kepler

Name: 'Most Earth-like planet yet' spotted by Kepler
Uploaded: 2014-04-18T03:39:18.000Z
Duration: 1 min 29 s
Description: A planet that is close in size to the Earth and that could hold water on its surface has been identified by the Kepler telescope.

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The most Earth-like planet yet has been discovered, scientists report in the journal Science.

The rocky planet, dubbed Kepler 186f, is close to the size of Earth.

At about 10% bigger scientists say it may well have liquid water - a key ingredient for life - on its surface.

Tim Allman reports.

Science & Environment

18 April 2014