Kepler 22-b: Imagining It in Our Solar System

February 14, 2025•8 minutes

Explore the fascinating possibility of Kepler 22-b being part of our Solar System. Discover where it would orbit within the Sun's habitable zone, how you might visit it, and whether it could support life. For more in-depth details, check our transcript and sources.

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Timeline

00:00:Introduction to the hypothetical scenario of Kepler 22-b joining our Solar System.

00:34:Discussion on Kepler 22-b as the first exoplanet discovered in the habitable zone.

02:58:Exploration of Lagrange points and their significance.

04:51:Imagining a trip to Venus and its challenges.

06:11:Speculating on the possibility of a breathable atmosphere on Kepler 22-b.