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re: NASA finds habitable planet – Kepler-186f – but don’t pack just yet
Posted on 4/18/14 at 9:02 am to Pavoloco83
Posted on 4/18/14 at 9:02 am to Pavoloco83
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That doesnt mean its habitable. Only that it has possible traits that could make it so.
True. So far, it's been determined to fit just two of the criteria for life: Its distance from the star and its size.
When the James Webb Space Telescope is launched in 2018, Kepler 186f's atmosphere will be studied to determine if it has one and what its components are. If oxygen is observed, for example, that would be a tell-tale sign of life.
This post was edited on 4/18/14 at 9:03 am
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Posted on 4/18/14 at 9:11 am to Kentucker
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When the James Webb Space Telescope is launched in 2018, Kepler 186f's atmosphere will be studied to determine if it has one and what its components are. If oxygen is observed, for example, that would be a tell-tale sign of life.
Am I reading the articles statement wrong?
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Astronomers may never know for certain whether Kepler-186f can sustain life. The planet is too far away even for next-generation space telescopes like NASA’s overbudget James Webb, set for launch in 2018, to study in detail
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