The Sun’s twin star

The most Sun-like star that we know of could kick-start the search for extraterrestrial life in the universe

“ HIP 56948 has physical properties and a chemical composition identical to that of the Sun” Since the dawn of mankind our Sun has been regarded as unique. In ancient times it was thought to be the only star in existence, responsible for determining the day and night cycles on Earth. In the modern era we know it to be the heart and soul of the Solar System but it has long been regarded as one-of-a-kind in its composition and size. Now, however, it appears that our Sun could just be one of many similar stars in the Milky Way alone, providing a key piece of evidence to the belief that life could be lurking elsewhere in the universe. The Sun is about 4.6 billion years old, born from a…

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