205K views · 4.9K reactions | Meet TRAPPIST-1, an ultra-cool dwarf star almost twice as old as our sun, but less than 1% as bright. And seven Earth-sized planets are in its orbit that could have potential for supporting life… From the depths of black holes to mysterious alien worlds, journey into the darkest corners of the #Universe like never before. Discover more.  https://fal.cn/3jiSE | BBC Earth | Facebook

NASA just made its big announcement and this is the crux of it: The dwarf star TRAPPIST-1, which is located about 39 light-years from Earth, is orbited by 7 (yes SEVEN!) Earth-sized planets, three of which could harbor oceans of water, making them possible homes for life. Exciting news, right? Read our full report: https://goo.gl/5BiRCM | Space.com

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