A planet like ours?

Geoff Marcy, one of the worlds top astronomer and leading planet finder, has recently announced his discovery of a planet which might be similar to Earth. The planet in question is approximately 41 light-years away and 55 times bigger then Earth. So far, this is the closest resemblance to Earth that has been discovered. I find it funny how Marcy has already received two calls from the Vatican asking Marcy on details of the newly discovered planet. It has long been debated why the planet Earth was placed where it is and is no wonder why the Vatican are interested in it.

Although a planet like Earth has been discovered, it doesn’t seem like we will be seeing it any time soon. With our current technology, it would take a couple hundred of years to travel 41 light-years. It’s pretty amazing that we’re able to observe something that far in the first place. Despite this fact, three programs are being put in place to help achieve this goal one day. It’s amazing how far we’ve come in terms of the exploration of space. It’s interesting too how Marcy has fully planned out what to do if there ever is a situation when we humans interact with extraterrestrial beings. It really is something special to be able to live through the making of history.