Exoplanet found in Solar System's neighbourhood!

Scientists have discovered a planet orbiting the star Proxima Centauri which is the closest star to our own Sun at around 4.5 light years. This planet which is being called 'Proxima B' could allegedly be an Earth like rocky planet and be in its star's 'habitable zone'. We spoke to Astrobiologist DR Aditya Chopra to know more.

This artists impression shows a view of the surface of the planet Proxima b orbiting the red dwarf star Proxima Centauri Source: AAP/European Southern Observatory via AP