2007-08-17 08:45:42 · 8 answers · asked by Don C 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
We have, Earth-like planet discovered 15 light-years away. Planet is smallest known outside our solar system. its called Gliese 581 c.
but it will take us about 40,000 years to reach it.
2007-08-17 10:30:03 · answer #1 · answered by urban pharmacist 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We're getting really good at locating exo-planets; I've read about possible techniques for finding true Earth-type planets as well... my guess is, yes, we will eventually find a planet (and probably more than one) that is similar to Earth - and, I'd guess that it would happen in about 10 to 20 years.
2007-08-17 08:54:58 · answer #2 · answered by quantumclaustrophobe 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instead of constatly looking for planets that are suitable for life, why not make one. We can already make life and the sun, the last step is making a planet, the only problem would be trying to play God.
2007-08-17 08:59:08 · answer #3 · answered by AvatarMike 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
considering theres between 100-400 billion stars in our galaxy(milky way) alone, and theres over 140 billion galaxies..id say theres a good chance, wouldnt you?
2007-08-17 08:51:57 · answer #4 · answered by mrbragg2k 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are out there but the chances of us fining one is close to zero.
2007-08-21 06:42:06 · answer #5 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - travelling there in our lifetime, no
2007-08-17 12:35:52 · answer #6 · answered by The Corinthian 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think yes
2007-08-17 20:27:12 · answer #7 · answered by Uncle Under 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. We have looked!!!
Good luck and may God bless you.
2007-08-17 10:01:58 · answer #8 · answered by kathleen m 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋