i just heard in the news that scientists have found a planet which they surely believe water is available.
apparently, its 60 lightyears far away from us...
where can i read more on it? send me some exact links plz.....
also would like to see some photos, if available
2007-07-11 19:20:37 · 12 answers · asked by sh 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
http://www.independent.ie/world-news/by-jupiter-scientists-find-water-on-new-planet-997074.html
http://www.metro.co.uk/news/article.html?in_article_id=56873&in_page_id=34
There are no pictures of it; these planets are found by measuring the wobble of the stars they orbit.
2007-07-11 19:23:36 · answer #1 · answered by Mickey Mouse Spears 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think it is 20 lightyears away from our solar system, not 60. It's called 'Super Earth" because it is 1.5 times larger than Earth and is found orbiting the star muArae in the constellation Libra.
You can check this website though: http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/super_earth_040825.html
2007-07-11 20:51:13 · answer #2 · answered by aikyoo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well until we can find a way to get to mars without being dosed be lethal amounts of radiation I say we're 100 plus years from even getting robots to "Super Earth"
2007-07-12 08:59:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read about it this morning. It aint no habitable planet. It's a gas giant, meaning well ... we can't live on it is the short answer, even if we could get to it.
2007-07-11 19:38:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is Ceres the one your talking about?
http://hubblesite.org/newscenter/archive/releases/2005/27/
It has information, pictures, videos, and a news story on the 'mini-planet' with ice.
2007-07-11 19:24:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gliese 581 c.
2007-07-15 17:08:36 · answer #6 · answered by louis g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are two different articles on different worlds
2007-07-11 19:27:07 · answer #7 · answered by mike453683 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's hot enough to melt lead, so I won't be going there any time soon.
2007-07-11 20:09:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.independent.ie/world-news/by-jupiter-scientists-find-water-on-new-planet-997074.html
2007-07-11 19:25:55 · answer #9 · answered by dromaister 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
earth,venus
2007-07-11 19:22:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋