Astronomers have discovered an Earth-sized planet in our “solar backyard” that is in a unique position to assist in further research. New bodies and events are discovered constantly in the eerie expanse known as space. While we speak for everyone in saying we’re disappointed about the lack of aliens, the sheer vastness of space is undeniably something to marvel at. A recent discovery from a worldwide team of scientists has only added to that bewilderment. The planet is basically a hellscapeAs detailed in a new study published this week in The Astronomical Journal, a team of scientists from acr…