I CLAIM IT: Potentially Earth-Like Planet Found Nearby
Astronomers have discovered what they believe is a five-planet solar system orbiting Tau Ceti, a star with very similar luminosity to our sun. And one of those planets is the proper distance away from its sun "to sport mild temperatures, oceans of liquid water, and even life." Plus it's only a scant 12-light years away from earth! That is like, not far at all in the grand scheme of the universe. In the not so grand scheme of humanity though that's like, traveling at the speed of light for 12 years just to get there. "We'll never make it." Well not with the way you drive!
Thanks again to Bria and MannaFromKevin, who actually sent their tips from space because they wanted to get a head start on being the first to get there. Smart thinking, guys -- TOO BAD I SABOTAGED YOUR HYPER-DRIVES. First one to touch the planet gets to keep it!
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Alpha Centauri is the closest star to earth besides our sun. It's four light-years away. That's the distance light travels in four years. In the grand scheme of the universe, that's not very far, but it would still make for a really long road trip and you'd probably wind up ... / Continue →
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Earth Day Fools! Oh, wait, no. Apparently this is real, and only 20.5 light-years away! Ladies and gentlemen -- start your rocket engines. PSSSSHOOOOOOOOW! PEW PEW. The Gliese 581 planetary system now has four known planets, with masses of about 1.9 (planet e, left in the... / Continue →
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Unfortunately, it's solid lava and has a daytime temperature of 3,600 degrees Fahrenheit. Still, I'd live there. With Satan. You hear that, my fiery little bitch? I SAID LIGHT THE GRILL. As scientists search the skies for life elsewhere, they have found more than 300 planet... / Continue →
