Post by glactus on Oct 11, 2011 4:59:50 GMT
In centuries hence humankind will have developed those life support and propulsion systems that will allow us to travel to planetary systems deep into the void, to new worlds far away and never to return. By then of course, the candidates will be more defined, but just now, here are 3 interesting systems that we may consider as we format our journey to the stars.
Alpha centaurus
The closest system to our star is Alpha centauri, 4.3 light years away. A three star system. Types are G2, K1, M5. G2 is similar to our sun. M5 is a small low luminous red dwarf.
The Tau Seti system
Next is Tau Seti, 11.8 light years away. A single G8 star similar to our sun. High probability of possessing a solar system type multiple planetary system.
Gliese 581 system
Gliese 581, 20.3 light years away. The unconfirmed xoplanet Gliese 581 and the confirmed xoplanet Gliese 581D are in the star's habitable zone.
To see video of Gliese 581D just click on the link below. Has sound.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmTjAmop688
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Alpha centaurus
The closest system to our star is Alpha centauri, 4.3 light years away. A three star system. Types are G2, K1, M5. G2 is similar to our sun. M5 is a small low luminous red dwarf.
The Tau Seti system
Next is Tau Seti, 11.8 light years away. A single G8 star similar to our sun. High probability of possessing a solar system type multiple planetary system.
Gliese 581 system
Gliese 581, 20.3 light years away. The unconfirmed xoplanet Gliese 581 and the confirmed xoplanet Gliese 581D are in the star's habitable zone.
To see video of Gliese 581D just click on the link below. Has sound.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=PmTjAmop688
Credits: These are non copywrite images
Text by Wikipedia
Video by YouTub