Existing in the "Goldilocks" zone is but one indicator of an Earth-like planet. Other critical components would include star size/composition/heliosphere, stable star-system orbit scheme, planetary tilt and rotation, composition, magnetosphere, atmosphere, temp ranges, tectonics, companion satellite, etc.
Existing in the "Goldilocks" zone is but one indicator of an Earth-like planet. Other critical components would include star size/composition/heliosphere, stable star-system orbit scheme, planetary tilt and rotation, composition, magnetosphere, atmosphere, temp ranges, tectonics, companion satellite, etc.
Is this what you're talking about?Is this the "Nibru" planet that some scientists have been talking about for the past decade?
In simple terms, the Goldilocks zone allows for a moderate temperature span and water to exist in all three states.Wouldn't all that be considered per specific solar system in determining where the goldielocks zone is?
In simple terms, the Goldilocks zone allows for a moderate temperature span and water to exist in all three states.
But these qualities in and of themselves do not ensure a habitable planet, nor hearken a mirror of the planet Earth.
Actually, it is 3-4 times the size of earth, with one side always facing its red dwarf sun and one side always away.
Wouldn't all that be considered per specific solar system in determining where the goldielocks zone is?
According to the article the planet masses 3 to 4 times the Earth but is only just slightly larger (1.2 to 1.4 Earth diameter). It also says that the gravity is the same or only slightly higher.
When I went to school a planet with the same diameter as Earth but with a mass 3 to 4 times Earth would have a surface gravity 3 to 4 times Earth standard..... anyone have an explanation as to why physics has changed in the last 30 years?
Another big draw back to a tidally locked planet would be the constant hurricane force winds cause by convection between the dark side and the light side...... you would have to live under ground.
This is not only real Breaking News but great news for all mankind, because were are Doomed as In the words of Klaatu: I am leaving soon, and you will forgive me if I speak bluntly. ... but if you threaten to extend your violence, this Earth of yours will be reduced to a burned-out cinder
The Earth is going to be consumed eventually by our Sun as it expands as it dies.
We need a place to go and set up our civilization unless this and other planet that meet our needs are otherwise inhabited by other beings.
Live long and prosper
I think you did not pay close enough attention.
This planet is being refferred to loosely as the goldilocks planet because it exists in a proximity to it's star where the temperature would be within a range to support some life. We have no idea if water exists on it or any of the other elements needed for life to be sustained. They have no idea what gases make up the atmosphere of this planet or eve if it has one.
The planet orbits in such a manner relative to its rotation that one side is always dark the other is always lit. Both of these areas would make it difficult for life such as our species to live.
I think you may be overestimating the distance from us as well it is not really " nearby ".
Before anyone can think of visiting it we would have to find a way around those pesky laws of physics which prohibit lightspeed travel.
Give? How about trade it for a couple of container ships full of cigars?
How about a couple of container ships full of Cuban women?
Existing in the "Goldilocks" zone is but one indicator of an Earth-like planet. Other critical components would include star size/composition/heliosphere, stable star-system orbit scheme, planetary tilt and rotation, composition, magnetosphere, atmosphere, temp ranges, tectonics, companion satellite, etc.
I say we take a preemptive strike against these aliens from outer space and nuke 'em. Better safe than sorry ya know.
Whose with me on this?
I'm definitely with yea, just have to find my Romulan battle cruiser.
Bummer, my Death Star is in the shop.
I heard they have yellowcake uranium ...I say we take a preemptive strike against these aliens from outer space and nuke 'em. Better safe than sorry ya know.
Whose with me on this?
The Earth is going to be consumed eventually by our Sun as it expands as it dies.
This is really cool. Finding, and possible communicating with other intelligent beings out there would be the coolest thing I can think of. You know, as long as they don't go Independence Day on our ass.
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