I love Discovery channel and I have heard them say on several occasions that they believe that one day they will discover another "earth" what do you think of this? Is it really possible? If so how far in the future do you think this will happen?
2006-10-18 07:27:13 · 18 answers · asked by momie_2bee 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
No matter how far in the future it is, we must then create the vehicle to take us there. I dont think we are going to do this very soon. But your question makes me look forward to the thought of this
2006-10-18 07:31:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When you look up at the sky on a real clear night, you can see trillions of stars. What you're looking at is only the tinyest fraction of all the stars that are up there.
Our sun is also just a star. If has a number of planets orbiting around it. One is in a position, just far enough away from the heat of the sun to make life possible. Not too hot and not too cold. From the decillions of possibilities, far beyond imagination, There would have to be many other "suns" that would have planets orbiting them. With so many possibilities, some would be in a position similar to that of earth.
I believe that there is not just one, but many many other planets out there that has life on them. Of course we're talking light years away. Whether there will ever be some sort of communication between Earth and some other planet in another solar system is very doubtful. Scientists do get squeeks and strange sounds occasionally, but is it someone trying to contact us ? I doubt it.
2006-10-18 07:53:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is chauvinistic arrogance, given the almost unfathomable enormity of the universe, to think that earth is the only planet that is capable of sustaining life. Given the size of the universe, the possibilities for life are seemingly endless.
Another arrogant idea is that one day we will find life that is similar to our own. Life on this planet is carbon based. There is an equally good possibility that an entirely different element could to the job equally well. That being the case, if one day in the future we do discover life outside the Milky Way, I wonder what it might consist of?
And when might this happen?
Once again, given the almost unfathomable enormity of the universe, transportation is the biggest problem we face in the here and now. We'd have to find a way and the means to create spacecraft like what we see on television shows like Star Trek. But I don't think that's an impossible task. Those who write science fiction seem to have an eerie ability to foretell what's to come. All you have to do is look at Jules Vern to come to that conclusion.
2006-10-18 07:43:56 · answer #3 · answered by gjstoryteller 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They will never discover another earth because in the beginning God created one heaven and one earth. Genesis 1:1 In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. There will be a new heaven and a earth when the Lord Jesus Christ has judged Satan and the people in hell and cast them into the lake of fire. Then this earth will be destroyed with fire and God will creat a new heaven and a new earth one without sin and God dwelling with man just like He wanted to in the beginning. Revelation 20: 11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. Revelation 20: 13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. Revelation 21: 1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea.
2006-10-18 07:38:05 · answer #4 · answered by Ray W 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Before anyone answers this, they should look at the size of the universe and REALLY think about its enormity. Once they do that, there is absolutely NO WAY that we're the only solar system that has developed sentient life. Statistically impossible. So .. yes -- there has to be another planet like earth that can support sentient life.
2006-10-18 07:33:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The odds would seem to favor it, considering the size of the Universe and number of planets. This only goes to finding a planet with the same relative "conditions" as the Earth. What form of life may or may not inhabit such a planet is anyone's guess.
2006-10-18 07:30:15 · answer #6 · answered by Blackacre 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say "No" Dear!
Earth is one of a kind!
However, they will find another Planet able to sustain Earths life!
I'm not one of those weird people who think the end is near and or space Aliens are coming to take us away, hee hee haa haa! I just can't believe with the size of this universe expanding every moment that we wouldn't find a like or similar planet.
However, I hope, for all our sakes, that we have given up all the things that we like to hurt each other with before this happens. I would hate to take it with us when we go!
2006-10-18 07:45:17 · answer #7 · answered by wonderingmom 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe that it's fairly probable that we'll discover another planet capable of, or currently, supporting life. Of course, this certainly depends on continued exploration.
How long depends upon how advanced (or primitive) the life form is. If it's bacteria and such, then it'll depend upon us going there (humans or robots) with good test instruments. Or, we could find traces in a meteorite (which could happen at any time). If they're fairly advanced, it would depend upon their willingness to be known to us...or on our ability to detect their signs of civilization (radio waves, etc).
2006-10-18 07:34:16 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as soon as they have telescopes positioned deeper in space. They plan to launch a couple in the next 20 years and I believe they will find earthlike planets in the decades after that.
2006-10-18 07:38:40 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anything is possible with God. Maybe he has another Earth that had another type couple like Adam and Eve who never sinned. That would be another interesting thought that no one would ever have an answer to.
2006-10-18 07:35:57 · answer #10 · answered by HomeBody 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋