What makes HD 20794 D particularly exciting for scientists?

Exoplanet Habitability and Exploration

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
It is larger than Jupiter.
It is the closest exoplanet to Earth.
It is located in the habitable zone of its star.
It has a stable circular orbit.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main challenge in confirming the existence of HD 20794 D?
The planet was orbiting a red dwarf star.
The planet was too far away to observe.
The data was lost due to an instrumental error.
The signal was close to the detection limit of the spectrograph.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the elliptical orbit of HD 20794 D affect its potential habitability?
It ensures a stable climate throughout the year.
It causes extreme temperature variations.
It allows for constant liquid water on the surface.
It makes the planet unobservable from Earth.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key factor that could help HD 20794 D maintain liquid water despite its elliptical orbit?
A large number of moons
A strong magnetic field
A fast rotation speed
A thick atmosphere
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which exoplanet is the closest known to Earth in a habitable zone?
Kepler 442b
Trappist-1e
TOI 700d
Proxima Centauri b
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a significant challenge for Proxima Centauri b's habitability?
It is tidally locked.
It orbits a red dwarf star with intense radiation.
It is too far from its star.
It has no atmosphere.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which upcoming telescope is expected to analyze distant planets' atmospheres for biosignatures?
James Webb Space Telescope
Hubble Space Telescope
Chandra X-ray Observatory
Habitable World Observatory
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