Another Astrum, another banger.
What to you think? Could we find another Earth-like planet within our lifetime? Or any life later at all? Maybe with in a far-off exoplanet or even within the Sol System (out solar system)? Well, we can only hope. I certainly have a feeling that we may.
Of course, it does matter. First for the same reason any bit of information matters in itself, regardless of application : advancing human knowledge. Second, observing a possibly habitable world and its host star system clues us in to its formation, its atmosphere retention, potential relationship with its satellites, and so on. Having another subject to study besides Earth has potential ramifications in many fields and may indirectly bring positive consequences right here.
The question “could it be Earth 2.0” still doesn’t matter.
We’ll never have a way of getting there, unless we discover a fundamental misunderstanding about how the universe works.
Is it fascinating info that leads to a better understanding of nature and the universe? Yes. But that’s irrelevant to the question posed. Had that been the focus, rather than a click-bait nonsensical title, it wouldn’t receive the criticism it deserves.
“Earth 2” is just a way to say “a planet comparable to Earth”, and subsequently “could it harbor life?”, it is absolutely part of the inquiry. Do you read “earth 2” as “the planet we should migrate to?” I don’t think that’s implied although i can’t speak for the author
First time on planet Earth, huh?
It’s my third time, and I’ll be visiting again for christmas! your main sequence star gives such a nice tan.