Orbiting the ultra-cool dwarf star TRAPPIST-1, about 40 light-years away, TRAPPIST-1 g is one of seven fascinating Earth-sized planets discovered in 2017 using the transit method. This world is part of a dazzling planetary family that sparks the imagination of scientists and space enthusiasts alike, thanks to its potential for having conditions that might support life. Nestled in the habitable zone where temperatures could allow liquid water to exist, TRAPPIST-1 g offers a mysterious and tantalizing glimpse at a distant world that’s both alien and intriguingly familiar. Its discovery was a triumph of teamwork, involving multiple observatories and instruments working together to unveil the secrets of this distant star system.
