Earth-like planets common in galaxy

[TriplexDread]

An interesting article;

One in five stars similar to the Sun is circled by an Earth-like planet that might be habitable, scientists believe.
The nearest of them may be no more than a dozen light years away - just over the garden fence, in astronomical terms.

Now we need to work out a way to get to them!


http://news.uk.msn.com/odd-news/earth-like-planets-common-in-galaxy

 

[Abarbarian]

Now we need to work out a way to get to them!

http://www.virgingalactic.com/booking/

Richard is working on that.

 

[Becky]

12 dozen light years - so near yet so far!!

I'd love a chance to go into space. I've been reading lots of books about space travel (most recently finished Moon Shot which was a fantastic read, currently reading An Astronauts Guide to Earth by Chris Hadfield) which is only making the longing worse! Better start saving up for that Galactic flight...