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Alien Earth Planet, Kepler-186f found with a possibility of extraterrestrial alien life forms. Astronomers recently discovered a planet approximately the same size as Earth that experts believe to be capable of sustaining alien life! But first, take a guess as to how far away it is?

A. 13 lightyears
B. 490 lightyears
C. 10,732 lightyears
D. 750,000 lightyears

We'll have the answer for you in just a second. In the meantime, here's a little more about "Earth 2.0."

The mysterious planet has been named Kepler-186f and stands about 1.1 times the size of Earth. It orbits around the red dwarf star Kepler-186.

Why is this considered the first habitable planet discovered outside of Earth? Well, habitable zones--also known as "Goldilocks Zones"--are regions around a star where the temperature is just right for water to form.

Kepler-186f has been a breakthrough discovery because it's the first Earth-sized planet that's been found in a Goldilocks Zone. This means that it holds just the right conditions for liquid water to exist on its surface. Therefore, it may very well be able to host alien life.

So how far away is Kepler-186f? If you guessed B, you're right! Kepler 186f is only 490 lightyears away from Earth. While the planet is a prime candidate for being a world with oceans and seas, the question of whether or not it holds alien life forms still remains a mystery. Do you think that there's a possibility that we're not alone in this expansive universe? Show less