Ross 508b 

BASIC INFO

Ross 508b is an exoplanet located in the constellation of Virgo. This exoplanet is classified as a "super-Earth," meaning it has a mass larger than Earth but smaller than ice giants like Neptune. Ross 508b was discovered using the radial velocity method, which detects the tiny wobbles induced in a star's motion by the gravitational pull of an orbiting planet. It orbits very close to its host star, completing one orbit in just 18 hours, resulting in scorching surface temperatures. Despite being close to its star, Ross 508b resides within the habitable zone, where conditions might be suitable for liquid water to exist. However, its proximity to the star likely subjects it to intense radiation and tidal forces, making it unlikely to harbor life as we know it.