Potentially Habitable Planet, Kepler-22b

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Potentially Habitable Planet, Kepler-22b

Post #1by Reiko » 06.12.2011, 21:25

If only we have warp drive so we can take closer look. :blue:

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Re: Potentially Habitable Planet, Kepler-22b

Post #2by ajtribick » 08.12.2011, 18:24

There are many good reasons to be extremely sceptical of any claims of habitability for Kepler-22b.
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Re: Potentially Habitable Planet, Kepler-22b

Post #3by Reiko » 10.12.2011, 08:02

Of course! Habitability is hopeful thinking because the planet is within the habital zone of the star. So they think.
Interesting find thought :D
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