Millions of galaxies in our immense universe, each filled with countless stars and planets. One planet that has caught the attention of scientists and astronomers is Gliese 667 Cc. Located in the Scorpius constellation, Gliese 667 Cc orbits a star called Gliese 667 C, part of the Gliese 667 stellar system. It’s the third planet in this system and is known as a Super-Earth because it’s about four times larger than our planet.
In 2011, scientists first mentioned Gliese 667 Cc in their studies. Using advanced telescopes and analysis methods, they confirmed in 2013 that it is indeed an exoplanet. These tools helped researchers learn a lot about this unique planet.
Today, Gliese 667 Cc is considered one of the most promising options for potential human colonization outside our solar system.