Artist’s impression of exoplanet orbiting two stars Type post Author Guillermo Gonzalez Date February 22, 2019 CategoriesPhysical SciencesRare Earth Tagged , __k-review, Drake equation, earth, exoplanets, extraterrestrial intelligence, Fermi paradox, Gaia spacecraft, James Webb Space Telescope, Kepler spacecraft, Milky Way, New Horizons, planet, Pluto, solar system, Venus Exoplanets and the Fermi Paradox Guillermo Gonzalez February 22, 2019 Physical Sciences, Rare Earth 6 Contrary to first impressions, exoplanet discoveries actually strengthen the impact of the Fermi Paradox. Read More ›
Kepler spacecraft Type post Date November 7, 2018 CategoriesAstronomyPhysical SciencesRare Earth Tagged , __k-review, A Fortunate Universe, Carl Sagan, cosmos, Donald Brownlee, earth, European Space Agency, exoplanets, Gaia spacecraft, ID the Future, Jimmy Carter, Johannes Kepler, Kepler spacecraft, light-eaters, Luke A. Barnes, Michael Denton, Milky Way, Peter Ward, planetary fine-tuning, The Privileged Planet, The Wonder of Water, Voyager Golden Record Uncommon Earth: Kepler Supports Denton Science and Culture November 7, 2018 Astronomy, Physical Sciences, Rare Earth 7 It sound like an anachronistic political endorsement, but it’s true: the Kepler spacecraft is supporting Michael Denton’s fine-tuning campaign with large contributions of data. Read More ›
Jupiter Type post Date July 13, 2017 CategoriesPhysical SciencesScience Tagged , __k-review, Drake equation, Jupiter, Kepler spacecraft, SETI Astronomer Builds System with 416 Potentially Habitable Planets – In His Mind Science and Culture July 13, 2017 Physical Sciences, Science 5 We have Trojan asteroids in our Solar System that orbit with Jupiter. But, there isn't any evidence of actual Trojan planets. Read More ›
