A unique Planet - A Future Option? You've most likely heard the story of Goldilocks. This fairy chronicle delicate powerful describes all the planets that have been found in our solar system...too hot or too frigid...never just just...until now.
Astronomers have discovered a unusual planet in an state outside of our get solar system, which is sometimes called the Goldilocks zone. It has been dubbed this because of its life-friendly characteristics and now a planet, very similar to Earth, has been discovered there. Astronomers have actually discovered nearly 500 other planets outside of our solar system, but only one, so far, that they feel could harbor life, be it in one-cell organisms or the renowned more complex cell structures of human-beings or other animals.
It is by no means perfect. It is closer to its sun, being only 14 million miles away instead of 93 million miles as we on earth are from our enjoy sun. That means it orbits every 37 days, rather than every 365 days, but it also does not rotate on its axis as the earth does. So, one side is always dismal and one side is always light. And parts of the planet can be as hot as 160°F, while some areas can be -25°F. But, the areas in between are the areas that interest scientists. They gain parts of this planet could be similar to the climate in Southern California, all the time.
At this point in time, it's impossible to say whether or not there is actually water on this planet, but astronomers are honest glad that the conditions for liquid water, as opposed to ice or gas, are note and where there is water, there is always life. Co-discoverer Steven Vogt of the University of California at Santa Cruz has stated that "...chances for life on this planet are 100 percent." That kind of statement from the scientific community has never been made before.
Vogt also said that this planet is "like just in our face, impartial next door to us". It is ONLY 120 trillion miles away. The truth is that it would bag several generations for a position flight to acquire there. Maybe we should inaugurate now. Between population growth and global warming or global cooling, depending upon what "camp" you side with, our great-great grandchildren may need a dwelling to go to.
The name of this planet? Since it circles a star, or sun, called Gliese 581, and since it is the sixth planet from this sun, it is designated as Gliese 581g, with the star itself being designated Gliese 581a. It is in the Libra constellation, which may be prophetic in and of itself. Libra is, in the zodiac, portrayed by the scales, a execute of equality and balance. stale traits of Libra on the light, or sure, side are: diplomatic & urbane, romantic & charming, easygoing & sociable and idealistic & peaceable. More on the sad side Libra is indecisive & touchy, gullible & easily influenced and flirtatious and self-indulgent. Will planet Gliese 581g turn out to be some or all of these things?
end tuned for future developments. In the mean time, for lack of a more romantic name, Vogt prefers to call it Zarmina's World, after his wife.
