Proxima Centauri b
Distance: 4.2 Lightyears
Star: Proxima Centauri
Constellation: Centaurus
It’s possible that the most notable star outside of our own Sun is Proxima Centauri. A lot of press went into this star as well as the potentially habitable planets around it. That is due to how close the system is to our own. Proxima Centauri b is the most habitable planet in the system.
Due to how close the planet is to Earth, we could send robotic exploration devices to the system in hopes of learning more. It could result in a lot more information. Likely, robotic studies will determine if the atmosphere is not only proper for consistent life but breathable for humans. It does appear to have a thick atmosphere with estimated temperatures that could work. It is not shocking why people list Proxima Centauri b as one of the planets that could house human life one day. Outside our own solar system, this planet is the most likely place we’ll end up. Yet it does orbit a red dwarf star that has a surface temperature of a little over 3,000 K. The real issue for the planet’s habitability is the problematic weather conditions. Winds exceed 2,000 times what we see on Earth alone. Therefore, physical conditions are something to be very aware of.