[HeartlandOfAmerica]

Either that, or they are not very earth-like.

Well, if a planet is 22 times the size of the Earth, there's no POSSIBLE way that they could be "earth-like."

If a planet is 22 times the size of Earth, then it has a MUCH thicker atmosphere because it has 22 times the gravity that Earth has, hence 22 times the air pressure that Earth has.

Probably MUCH hotter core as well leading to much hotter temperatures. It would also attract FAR more space debris because of its increased gravity as well.

HARDLY earth-like.

[fanfan]

The article used the term ‘super-Earths’.

I seem to have offended you with my enquiry.

No offence was intended.

[Coyoteman]

Well, if a planet is 22 times the size of the Earth, there's no POSSIBLE way that they could be "earth-like."

If a planet is 22 times the size of Earth, then it has a MUCH thicker atmosphere because it has 22 times the gravity that Earth has, hence 22 times the air pressure that Earth has.

Probably MUCH hotter core as well leading to much hotter temperatures. It would also attract FAR more space debris because of its increased gravity as well.

HARDLY earth-like.

I suggest you check your details a bit. You have made a truly enormous error.