there must be life on other planets outside our solar system,
2007-07-13 00:09:04 · 16 answers · asked by Chris 5 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
Sure it is. If two close planets in the solar system developed life independently it would prove that life is not rare but common. Its not like you would have to scan the galaxy to find just another planet with life.
There are millions of earth-like planets out there. Small, rocky planets with oceans and nitrogen/carbon dioxide atmospheres. Those who have life may also have oxygen.
Stars like the sun are quite common, i think at least 10% of the stars in the galaxy are like it and you dont even need a sun-like star for life to appear. A small red star would do the job.
Rocky planets are not rare either, we have 4 in this system and many, many moons. Water and carbon dioxide? Also present in space in large quantities.
2007-07-13 01:13:16 · answer #1 · answered by fefe k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, and it would give Creationists a bit of problem and Randomists and a bit of a boost. It would, however also present problems for Evolutionists to explain why after all these years more complex life didn't evolve.
Simple, living microbial life on mars in a water or dry ice environoment would be a major set back for the theory of Evolution unless they could establisht those microbes are new, say only a few million years old.
2007-07-13 03:15:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No because it's not outside of our solar system. It will prove that life exists on other planets though.
2007-07-13 00:13:46 · answer #3 · answered by Robb the B.D.C. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly. However, intriguingly it may mean we re-evaluate our evolutionary origins as it may prove the theory of "transpermia". This is the seeding of one planet by another, when a meteor originating from mars transferred life from one planet to the other. But, either way it does prove life is possible elsewhere.
2007-07-13 06:01:01 · answer #4 · answered by Efnissien 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not prove. But it would be strong support for the notion that the building blocks of life are scattered among the planets, and quite possibly throughout the universe. But, that would be quite a leap -- a jump to a conclusion, if you will.
2007-07-13 01:39:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If there turns out to be life on BOTH of the planets closest to us, then I'm sure that should be enough to prove there must be life on at least some planets we can't get to.
2007-07-13 00:12:04 · answer #6 · answered by mark 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is generally accepted that there is life forms of varying descriptions on other planets within and outside our solar system, life is more common than first thought
2007-07-13 00:15:10 · answer #7 · answered by borgpicard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is more convincing evidence already - right here on Earth!
A team of scientists discovered marine life THRIVING around the waters of an active underwater volcano: The water is deadly poison and super-heated to the point that the paint on the submarine was scorched.
It is conclusive proof that life can easily survive in conditions previously assumed to be totally hostile.
2007-07-13 00:16:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It won't prove it, but it will make a very strong arguement that if life can exist in such a harsh environment as the deep cold on Mars, it's likely in other places as well.
2007-07-13 03:56:02 · answer #9 · answered by quantumclaustrophobe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, since we must establish that there are other planets outside our solar systems with conditions similar to our solar system. But it will be a strong lead.
2007-07-13 00:13:19 · answer #10 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋