The planet, Kepler 22b. Earth 2?

[TruckDriver]

This is interesting. Another Earth like planet 

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/space/story/2011-12-05/nasa-finds-planet-that-could-sustain-life/51656310/1

Astronomers on Monday reported the discovery of an Earth-like planet outside the solar system whose size and distance from its own star put it in the "habitable" zone and make for a surface temperature perhaps averaging a balmy 72 degrees. The planet, Kepler 22b, about 2.4 times wider than Earth, circles a star about 600 light years away, close by astronomical standards.

[bull]

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/newly-discovered-planet-kepler-22b-eerily-similar-earth-nasa-finds-article-1.987369#art_comments_tab

It's only 600 light years away, which is a problem. Even the fastest ship anyone has been able to imagine building could achieve only 10% light speed so it would take a long, long time to get there.

WASHINGTON - A newly discovered planet is eerily similar to Earth and is sitting outside our solar system in what seems to be the ideal place for life, except for one hitch. It's a bit too big.

The planet is smack in the middle of what astronomers call the Goldilocks zone, that hard to find place that's not too hot, not too cold, where water, which is essential for life, doesn't freeze or boil. And it has a shopping mall-like surface temperature of near 72 degrees, scientists say.

The planet's confirmation was announced Monday by NASA along with other discoveries by its Kepler telescope, which was launched on a planet-hunting mission in 2009.

[Old Moparz]

A newly discovered planet is eerily similar to Earth

I wonder if that means going there & restoring a Mopar will still bankrupt you while you can build a Mustang or a Camaro for like $10?   

[BigBlackDodge]

After we die that is the next planet you will be reborn on.

After going through the life cycle (and 22 billion more planets), you will achieve enlightenment and a Wal*Mart gift certificate for 500 dollars.


Xenu 2012!





BBD

[TruckDriver]

  http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86940.0.html

[BigBlackDodge]

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86940.0.html

OMG! There's two planets like this! 



BBD

[bull]

http://www.dodgecharger.com/forum/index.php/topic,86940.0.html

OMG! There's two planets like this! 

BBD

That or two timelines have entered the same universe and now it's a paradox. While we're here I think I'll go visit the other me and see how he's doing on his Charger. Maybe he'll be gone but his wife will be there alone.

[bakerhillpins]

 

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45554617/ns/technology_and_science-space/t/major-milestone-search-earths-twin/
http://www.mercurynews.com/science/ci_19475891
http://www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/item/24844-nasa-mission-discovers

[RECHRGD]

Nice ground floor opportunity to get a good deal on some real estate.....

[bakerhillpins]

Funny, that was my first thought as well.    That and oooohhh more fossil fuels.   

[moparstuart]

650 light years away   

[TruckDriver]

3rd post on this for what its worth

[bull]

3rd post on this for what its worth

[bakerhillpins]

3rd post on this for what its worth

Still don't see it, and I looked.  Look at it this way, I gave you an excuse to increase your post count.

[Musicman]

650 light years away   

We're going to need some serious horse power if we want to get there in time for happy hour

[Musicman]

I've been there before, it's noth'n special 

[Budnicks]

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/newly-discovered-planet-kepler-22b-eerily-similar-earth-nasa-finds-article-1.987369#art_comments_tab

It's only 600 light years away, which is a problem. Even the fastest ship anyone has been able to imagine building could achieve only 10% light speed so it would take a long, long time to get there.

WASHINGTON - A newly discovered planet is eerily similar to Earth and is sitting outside our solar system in what seems to be the ideal place for life, except for one hitch. It's a bit too big.

The planet is smack in the middle of what astronomers call the Goldilocks zone, that hard to find place that's not too hot, not too cold, where water, which is essential for life, doesn't freeze or boil. And it has a shopping mall-like surface temperature of near 72 degrees, scientists say.

The planet's confirmation was announced Monday by NASA along with other discoveries by its Kepler telescope, which was launched on a planet-hunting mission in 2009.

Sounds like NASA need new funding or fishing for more cash type expedition....