Star Map

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This is a 3D map of local space displaying the 15 nearest planets that are known to orbit in their star's habitable zone (meaning they probably have liquid water on their surface and could support life as we know it). One metre in the model corresponds to one lightyear. Note that I included gas giants as well as solid planets, because liquid water and therefor life can theoretically exist on their moons. This map is not drawn to scale, and in fact it is not perfectly accurate; I used rough estimations of the stars' locations relative to Earth. Only the locations of the stars are shown; I didn't detail the particulars of each individual star system (size or number of stars or planets, etc.). However, if anyone wants to improve on my design they are welcome to, and any comments and criticisms are welcome. I will update this map periodically as more information becomes known. #Earth #gas_giant #Gliese #Kepler #map #moon #orbit #planet #space #star