On Aug. 24, 2016, scientists announced the discovery of Proxima b, a potentially Earth-like world orbiting Proxima Centauri – the closest star to our own sun. This historic find marks the closest alien planet – and potentially habitable to boot – ever found. See images from the discovery in our gallery here starting with this amazing artist’s concept of what the sky may look like from the surface of Proxima b, with the Proxima Centauri on the horizon and the twin stars of the Alpha Centauri system higher up. [Read our full story here: Found! Potentially Earth-Like Planet at Proxima Centauri Is Closest Ever ]
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