Earth-like planet discovered beyond solar system

Scientists using powerful Kepler telescope find planet about 60% bigger than Earth, located about 1,400 light years away in the constellation Cygnus.

This NASA artist's concept obtained July 23, 2015 compares Earth (left) to the new planet, called Kepler-452b, which is about 60% larger in diameter.

This NASA artist's concept obtained July 23, 2015 compares Earth (left) to the new planet, called Kepler-452b, which is about 60% larger in diameter.

(photo credit: AFP PHOTO HANDOUT-NASA/JPL-CALTECH/T.PYLE)

ByREUTERS

JULY 23, 2015 20:10