Earth-like planet : Othor Games

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:51 am

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16044761

Look at this, was discovered 2 years ago but it was only confirmed to be similar to earth and habitable recently

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 1:06 pm

Too bad it's so big. With it being 2.4 times bigger than Earth, I can only imagine the gravity being unbearable for us.

On the other hand, any creature that evolves there would probably be short, massive beings that could only be in your wildest imagination.

Fascinating stuff indeed.

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:43 pm

Too bad it's so big. With it being 2.4 times bigger than Earth, I can only imagine the gravity being unbearable for us.

On the other hand, any creature that evolves there would probably be short, massive beings that could only be in your wildest imagination.

Fascinating stuff indeed.

I imagined beings 2.4 times taller and heavier than us....oh and they herd Mammoths.

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:51 pm

I'd love to see if there's life on that planet, imagine if there was, a society that mirrors ours in sentience, and maybe even culturally and scientifically advanced.....or maybe it's filled with sqaut hairy cavemen hunters. :sadvaultboy:

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:06 pm

I imagined beings 2.4 times taller and heavier than us....oh and they herd Mammoths.

If only that were possible

A slightly smaller planet than Earth might allow that. More gravity doesn't allow creatures to be bigger. Think of it this way: With every increasing magnitude of gravity, every particle on your body is being pulled down that much more. Higher gravity would squash us flat because our body structures are not designed to withstand that force.

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:07 pm

If only that were possible

A slightly smaller planet than Earth might allow that. More gravity doesn't allow creatures to be bigger. Think of it this way: With every increasing magnitude of gravity, every particle on your body is being pulled down that much more. Higher gravity would squash us flat because our body structures are not designed to withstand that force.

I find it improbable Earth has maintained a constant gravity level. I'm sure it must have chanegd and humanity learned to tolerate the changing levels. In theory, you could do the same on that planet through 'working out' by going through slowly densifying levels to match this new planet?

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 7:08 pm

Awesome. But is it sad I was more interested in the two year old sandwich that is served fresh. Amazing!

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:50 pm

Awesome. But is it sad I was more interested in the two year old sandwich that is served fresh. Amazing!

Probably related to tactical bacon

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 9:50 am

Just because it's habitable doesn't mean there's life there already. Afaik, habitable only means it's about the right temperature, doesn't kill us with the suns radioactive rays thanks to an atmosphere and doesn't crush us like bugs when I stand on it. It should also be able to contain oxygen, again thanks to the atmosphere. Basically that we can be there naked and not die.

Also big =/= huge gravity. They don't actually have anything to do with eachother.

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:59 pm

Just because it's habitable doesn't mean there's life there already. Afaik, habitable only means it's about the right temperature, doesn't kill us with the suns radioactive rays thanks to an atmosphere and doesn't crush us like bugs when I stand on it. It should also be able to contain oxygen, again thanks to the atmosphere. Basically that we can be there naked and not die.

I don't think 75% of the people on this planet could survive HERE naked without dying. We're to dependent on comforts and technology.

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 3:20 pm

I find it improbable Earth has maintained a constant gravity level. I'm sure it must have chanegd and humanity learned to tolerate the changing levels. In theory, you could do the same on that planet through 'working out' by going through slowly densifying levels to match this new planet?

Mass accretion is unlikely due to the temperature of the earth's core. Whether Earth has gotten any bigger in the last 4.6 Billion years or not, the mass has likely remained nearly constant.

Earth has gone through many shifts of atmosphere and land, And certain levels of O2 can influence how big a creature can be. But when it comes to gravity, a creature can only be within a level of tolerance based on their skeletal structure. We humans are fit for Earth gravity and atmosphere. Any higher force pulling down on us will result in serious bone issues.

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:54 am

I don't think 75% of the people on this planet could survive HERE naked without dying. We're to dependent on comforts and technology.

I was speaking of the humanity as a whole, but with naked I meant that we don't need a space-suit. Not actually completely naked, but that we aren't using any safety wear that protects us against cold, heat, radiation, crushing gravity etc.

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:50 am

Just because it's habitable doesn't mean there's life there already. Afaik, habitable only means it's about the right temperature, doesn't kill us with the suns radioactive rays thanks to an atmosphere and doesn't crush us like bugs when I stand on it. It should also be able to contain oxygen, again thanks to the atmosphere. Basically that we can be there naked and not die.

Also big =/= huge gravity. They don't actually have anything to do with eachother.

Don't forget the single most important key for life, Water!

Actually, a lot of iron will have more mass than a little bit of iron. So with more mass, means more gravity. You might be think of density which does not = mass. A pound of feathers is not lighter than a pound of lead, but lead is denser.

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 4:34 pm

Just because it's habitable doesn't mean there's life there already. Afaik, habitable only means it's about the right temperature, doesn't kill us with the suns radioactive rays thanks to an atmosphere and doesn't crush us like bugs when I stand on it. It should also be able to contain oxygen, again thanks to the atmosphere. Basically that we can be there naked and not die.

Also big =/= huge gravity. They don't actually have anything to do with eachother.

It's not a habitable planet, it's a planet in the habitable zone.

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 6:04 pm

Mass accretion is unlikely due to the temperature of the earth's core. Whether Earth has gotten any bigger in the last 4.6 Billion years or not, the mass has likely remained nearly constant.

Earth has gone through many shifts of atmosphere and land, And certain levels of O2 can influence how big a creature can be. But when it comes to gravity, a creature can only be within a level of tolerance based on their skeletal structure. We humans are fit for Earth gravity and atmosphere. Any higher force pulling down on us will result in serious bone issues.

Oh, I see. So what you're saying is without spheres or biome buildings, we couldnt live on those planets without gravity suits?

@Gorbad- Dunno, I wonder if we'll have one of those 1950's space biome planets, that'd be nifty.

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:15 am

Oh, I see. So what you're saying is without spheres or biome buildings, we couldnt live on those planets without gravity suits?

Spheres or biome buildings would only be necessary if the atmosphere is uninhabitable. Let's hope that's not the case.

Gravity suits? As in something that could negate the unexplainable phenomena that is gravity? You would need to call Samus and ask her and her bird friends

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:35 am

How long would it take to travel 600 Light Years, and is anyone up for a road trip ?
I'd like to see surface imagines of the planet since I can see green which would mean life forms are growing (plants presumably) or maybe its some weird chemical.

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:59 pm

Maybe it is Nirn

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:01 pm

How long would it take to travel 600 Light Years, and is anyone up for a road trip ?
I'd like to see surface imagines of the planet since I can see green which would mean life forms are growing (plants presumably) or maybe its some weird chemical.

It takes, I believe they said 22 million years with the current ships we have or something to that affect.

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 3:10 pm

It takes, I believe they said 22 million years with the current ships we have or something to that affect.

Easy trip then, I'll stake it out with Monopoly, Rolos and Irn-Bru.

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 11:07 am

I'd love to see if there's life on that planet, imagine if there was, a society that mirrors ours in sentience, and maybe even culturally and scientifically advanced.....or maybe it's filled with sqaut hairy cavemen hunters. :sadvaultboy:

:whisper: It's the TESTIFICATE homeworld...

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 8:27 pm

At least we know that any race of LGMs / BEMs won't be more than 500 years ahead of us technology wise

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 3:11 pm

If it *does* have a greater mass than Earth, the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Square-cube_law definitely comes into play; it could, potentially, be home to a wide range (even compared to Earth) of insect-sized creatures. The amount of oxygen (or equivalent) would also have a role, since that effects how much body mass a creature can sustain without suffocating

(I assume higher gravity=more energy required to move).

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 6:31 pm

Easy trip then, I'll stake it out with Monopoly, Rolos and Irn-Bru.

Dont forget the portable DVD player and every box set of every TV show you like

» Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:22 am

I heard this today in my life in the universe class. My professor was really hyped up. And yes it is possibly habitable the kepler data given out says it so.