Astronomers have confirmed the existence of four planets orbiting a star less than 6 light-years.

Astronomers have confirmed the existence of four planets orbiting a star less than 6 light-years away with help from some of the world’s most powerful telescopes.

Research published in 2024 revealed that one planet was rotating around Barnard’s Star, the second-closest single star system to Earth.

But a combination of telescopes from all over the world confirmed the presence of four small exoplanets, according to a new study.The planets are 20% to 30% the mass of Earth and make a full orbit around the sun in days, according to the research.

They are likely rocky planets, rather than gas. They are also likely too hot to sustain life.