An international team has confirmed the discovery of a super-Earth orbiting in the habitable zone of a nearby sun-like star. The planet was originally detected two years ago by Oxford University scientist Dr. Michael Cretignier. This result, drawing on more than two decades of observations, opens a window to future studies of Earth-like exoplanets that may have conditions suitable for life.
Great for research to try and figure out if we’re typical or unique. And frankly amazing what they can glean from such a minuscule amount of data. But it’s totally out of reach for anything practical, even our own solar system is mostly beyond our ability to visit.
I do hope one day something will occur where people can point at my post and say, “you were completely wrong”. Not seeing it.