Over 6 billion Earth-like planets exist in our Galaxy alone
Posted: Mon Apr 17, 2023 10:35 pm
Astronomers say there are probably over 6 billion Earth-like planets in our Milky Way Galaxy alone.
To be considered a world like Earth, the planet must be rocky, of a similar size to Earth, and orbit a star like the Sun.
It also has to be located in its stars habitable zone – the distance from the star where a planet liquid wald could exist on its surface. We assume that where there is liquid water, there could be life.
The new estimate comes not long after a study had revealed that the Milky Way galaxy is home to at least 36 intelligent alien civilizations.
https://anomalien.com/over-6-billion-ea ... axy-alone/
To be considered a world like Earth, the planet must be rocky, of a similar size to Earth, and orbit a star like the Sun.
It also has to be located in its stars habitable zone – the distance from the star where a planet liquid wald could exist on its surface. We assume that where there is liquid water, there could be life.
The new estimate comes not long after a study had revealed that the Milky Way galaxy is home to at least 36 intelligent alien civilizations.
https://anomalien.com/over-6-billion-ea ... axy-alone/