‘Goldilocks zone’ planet could be just right to harbour alien life forms

ASTRONOMERS believe they have found a second planet outside our solar system that seems to be in the right zone for life — just.

‘Goldilocks zone’ planet could be just right to harbour alien life forms

But it would feel like a steam bath — hot, sticky and beyond uncomfortable.

European astronomers announced the discovery along with about 50 other planets outside our solar system at a US conference.

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