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PLANET B.

Authors :
Thacker, Rob
Source :
Alternatives Journal (AJ) - Canada's Environmental Voice; 2010, Vol. 36 Issue 4, p22-36, 5p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

The article discusses the search for another planet that supports life to human beings. It involves the launch of space telescopes to find life-bearing planets and determine its inhabitation. A number of design studies on ships capable of interstellar travel is presented. According to Albert Einstein, traveling at close to the speed of light, slows time down for occupants of a spacecraft due to a phenomenon called time dilation which makes the said travel impossible. An overview on the possible creation of the Terrestrial Planet Finder (TPF) which requires the linking of several spacecraft together over a vast area to form a giant telescope is also offered.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
12057398
Volume :
36
Issue :
4
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Alternatives Journal (AJ) - Canada's Environmental Voice
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
52104455