... APOD: 2011 December 7 Kepler 22b: An Almost Earth Orbiting an Almost Sun . 7.12.2011 . ... Recently discovered planet Kepler 22b has therefore instantly become the best place to find life outside our Solar System. ... A careful inspection will reveal that central clouds rotate slightly faster than clouds toward the poles. ... For reasons unknown, star V838 Mon's outer surface suddenly greatly expanded with the result that it became the brightest star in the entire Milky Way Galaxy in January 2002. ...