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Yes. Astronomers have observed hundreds of planets orbiting other stars, e.g. other solar systems.

2007-05-21 14:14:09 · answer #1 · answered by Adam G 2 · 0 0

well think about it this way, the universe as we know it is amazingly large. I mean, we know there are tons of different galaxies out there, And there are millions of planets and stars still in our galaxy. in size comparison our solar system is unbelievably small compared to our Galaxy and our universe. with all this in mind does it sound reasonable for us to be the only solar system in all the universe or the galaxy? the conclusion that we're the only solar system sounds so ludicrous (not a rapper!^-^). If this isn't enough than I'm pretty sure that it says "I have other sheep"in the bible. It could mean there are other people in the world or that there are other lifeforms out there. And if there's a life form there's a home for it.

2007-05-21 14:28:15 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

From my understanding of the naming of star systems, no, there would be no other solar systems, because no other star with orbiting planets would have the same name as our sun, 'sol'. I'm not saying there are not other stars out there with planets, but its the nature of your question.

Its basicly like asking 'iIs there another Earth out there?'. Knowing humans, in the future there may be more than one planet with the name Earth much the same as there is more than one person in the world with the same name. Though, it will take a VERY, long time for that to happen, if ever.

2007-05-21 15:35:15 · answer #3 · answered by Patrick H 2 · 0 0

A solar system is nothing more than a bunch of planets orbiting a star. So yes, there would be millions if not billions of solar systems out there.

It doesn't mean there's anything special going on there however.

2007-05-21 14:25:46 · answer #4 · answered by JavaJoe 7 · 0 0

There is evidence that some stars have planets orbiting them, most notably a star in the Orion Nebula.

Can you specify what you mean by Solar System? Do you mean capable of supporting life, having both rocky, Class M( life supporting with bodies of liquid water) and Gas giants?

What makes our solar system( named after the latin word, Solus, meaning sun) unique is that Earth is the only planet in equalibrium ( balance) between too much heat and too little heat that allows a temperate environment where life can develope and flourish. Venus is too hot, Mars is too cold, even though there is evidence that water once flowed on it's surface as well.

Hope this helps.

2007-05-21 14:22:37 · answer #5 · answered by WelderBee 3 · 0 0

Our Solar System is part of the Milky Way Galaxy. Within the Milky Way Galaxy there are said to be some 200 Billion Stars just like our own Sun. Each of those stars may have from 0 to 10 (or more) planets with their own moons circling around it.

Beyond our Galaxy there are tens of thousands of other galaxies which each have 100 Million stars, or more inside them. And, each of those stars could also have from 0 to 10 (or more) planets with their own moons circling about them.

So, each and every one of those stars "could be" another solar system similar to ours. Some we already know are not because of being in a dying phase, or because they are of a binary nature - two stars very close to each other and whirling around in a close dance step.

2007-05-21 15:59:32 · answer #6 · answered by zahbudar 6 · 0 0

They have found over 200 planets orbiting over 160 other stars so far. None are just like ours with the same types, sizes, and number of planets, but they are all solar systems.

2007-05-21 15:29:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Plenty. A solar system is just bodies (planets) revolving in an orbit around a star's gravitational pull.

2007-05-21 14:19:31 · answer #8 · answered by emilyannrehm 3 · 0 0

In my own opinion, i've got confidence that there is yet another planet, like the Earth, that flourishes with existence. i would not prefer to think of that the Earth is the only planet in the universe this is domicile to existence. through fact the mid 1990s, astronomers have been discovered over 2 hundred planets in the Milky way Galaxy. regrettably, no longer one is suited for existence. perhaps sometime astronomers will come across a planet which will incorporate existence.

2016-10-31 01:26:53 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0 0

Any star with planets circling it (of which there are countless numbers) is a solar system. More interestingly, astronomers and astrophysicists are finding more and more planets orbiting other stars which might support life.

2007-05-21 14:17:33 · answer #10 · answered by Stephen J 2 · 0 0

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