The astronomy world is buzzing with excitement after a distant Earth-like planet that may be home to life forms far more advanced than humans was discovered.
The new world is 20.5 light years away - so far it would take astronauts almost five billion years to reach it in the fastest spaceship available now.
Gliese 581c is not much bigger than our own planet and is thought to be in the 'habitable zone' of the star it orbits.
This means it would be the right temperature to allow liquid water on its surface - considered a must for supporting life as we know it.
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Sister Earth Found 20 Light Years Away
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Posted 25 April 2007 - 01:34 PM
scaramonga, on Apr 25 2007, 08:43 AM, said:
The astronomy world is buzzing with excitement after a distant Earth-like planet that may be home to life forms far more advanced than humans was discovered.
The new world is 20.5 light years away - so far it would take astronauts almost five billion years to reach it in the fastest spaceship available now.
Gliese 581c is not much bigger than our own planet and is thought to be in the 'habitable zone' of the star it orbits.
This means it would be the right temperature to allow liquid water on its surface - considered a must for supporting life as we know it.
More @ Sky News
The new world is 20.5 light years away - so far it would take astronauts almost five billion years to reach it in the fastest spaceship available now.
Gliese 581c is not much bigger than our own planet and is thought to be in the 'habitable zone' of the star it orbits.
This means it would be the right temperature to allow liquid water on its surface - considered a must for supporting life as we know it.
More @ Sky News
I read that this morning... I always did say when this planet comes to stop Im jumping off n trying my luck elsewhere... have they possibly found where???
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Posted 25 April 2007 - 03:26 PM
Hummmm, that's cool!! So all we have to do is hope on a big ship and have babies for five billion years!! Sounds great!! LOL
I think we need to call up the Starship Enterprise to give us a lift. Heck it would only take them a few hours to get there.
I think we need to call up the Starship Enterprise to give us a lift. Heck it would only take them a few hours to get there.
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Posted 25 April 2007 - 04:10 PM
Only if the Dilithium Crystals hold out............. 
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Posted 25 April 2007 - 04:25 PM
now that is pretty cool. i can't wait to here about this in the future. thx for the info and linky.
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Posted 02 May 2007 - 02:42 PM
Very nice find. I'm always interested in stuff like this.
Though philosophy is my biggest academic pursuit, psychology, religion (east and west), and astronomy are all close seconds.
Thanks, mane.
Though philosophy is my biggest academic pursuit, psychology, religion (east and west), and astronomy are all close seconds.
Thanks, mane.
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Posted 02 May 2007 - 11:11 PM
I have the gate address if anyone would like to see now. My condo there is for sale since the neighborhood is about to go to crap. Sheesh! that little grey guy that sold it to me promised that no crazy earthlings would ever find out about this place. Why I oughtta......
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Posted 03 May 2007 - 02:46 AM
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Very nice find. I'm always interested in stuff like this.
i like such stuff too......... very cool find
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ops, post # 777 - it is a lucky number
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Posted 03 May 2007 - 04:56 AM
yeah, love this stuff! 
anyone wanna condo? cheap!
anyone wanna condo? cheap!
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