LHS 1140 (System)

LHS 1140 is a star system about 40 light-years from Earth, featuring a red dwarf star known as LHS 1140 and at least one confirmed rocky planet, LHS 1140b. The star is smaller and cooler than our Sun, making its planet's environment potentially suitable for studying conditions similar to Earth. LHS 1140b is positioned within the star's habitable zone, where liquid water could exist, making it a key candidate in the search for life beyond our planet. The system offers valuable insights into planet formation around small stars and the potential for habitable worlds elsewhere.