The Next Big Thing In Astronomy

Jan 25, 2006 18:45

The smallest known planet orbiting a normal star(i.e. a main sequence star and not something like a neutron star) has been discovered:

"The team has discovered the most Earth-like planet yet,” said Michael Turner, assistant director for the mathematical and physical sciences directorate at the National Science Foundation, which supported the work.
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darth_spacey January 26 2006, 00:41:22 UTC
If everything works out perfectly, we'll be visiting alien planets with their own ecosystems before the end of this century.

And if medicine continues to progress at its current speed, you and I may both be alive to see it. Ain't that something?

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ultraforge January 26 2006, 00:58:06 UTC
Yes, that's definitely something to consider.

If we both live to see it, we'll need to throw massive victory parties.

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ultraforge January 26 2006, 02:24:03 UTC
I'd certainly like to think so in this instance.

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zibacco January 26 2006, 22:18:24 UTC
Very cool. I always said I wanted to retire to an orbital condo, but I'd happily settle for a nice place on 51 Virginis instead.

What an amazing time to be alive.

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ultraforge January 27 2006, 04:53:58 UTC
If I could go out there, I'd like to find an intelligent alien race peaceful enough that we could communicate with them. Just as we currently have anthropology, I'd like to be one of the first xenologists. Thorougly study them and their culture.

What an amazing time to be alive.

All we may have to do is keep from wiping each other out.

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