Super-Earth

A Super-Earth is an exoplanet that has a mass larger than Earth’s but significantly less than that of the gas giants like Neptune or Uranus. Typically, Super-Earths have masses ranging from about 1.5 to 10 times that of Earth. They can be rocky, icy, or a mix of both, and may possess characteristics that could support various forms of life. The study of Super-Earths is important in the search for habitable worlds outside our solar system, as they may lie within a star’s habitable zone where conditions are right for liquid water to exist. Super-Earths are of particular interest in astronomy and planetary science due to their potential to provide insights into planetary formation and the diversity of planetary systems.