NASA Discovers Earth-Like Planet in Our Own Galaxy

–NASA discovers an earth-like planet 1,400 light years away

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[pythor]

So not really a galaxy far, far away.

[ryanbecker]

People are gonna be real confused about all the  "Luke" comments when they change the title of the video

[SargeRho]

It's actually not the most Earthlike exoplanet, it's the 6th(5th) most Earthlike planet. It's ESI is now 0.83 (was 0.89). Kepler 438b, Kepler 667Cc,  KOI-3010.01 (If it exists),  Kepler-442b and Kepler-62e are more Earthlike.

[ArguingFromIgnorance]

“In our own galaxy”? What a weird title. The most distant star detected by Kepler is 5, 883 light years away. Our galaxy, the Milky Way, is a over 100, 000 light years across. Our nearest neighbouring galaxy, NGC224, is 2.5 _million_ light years away. It’s literally impossible for Kepler planets to be anywhere other than in our own galaxy.

[iscovimigarga]

I'm lukewarm about this finding. Not that exciting.

[connorthompson]

I'll point out they accidentally said "Luke" instead of "like". Now nobody else needs to say it.

[DarthCipient]

"Earth-Luke" is a pretty cool fucking name for that planet, IMO.

[sukamugen]

Earth named "Luke". David has no idea. He's probably sleeping right now

[ppoint]

I read some other article which said that scientists can't tell whether that planet is a gas planet or not.

[StigHelmer]

Good thing you specified it's in our galaxy...

[SmashtheCmachine]

Um, shouldn't that be... never-mind, I'm sure a dozen people have already pointed out the typo in the title...

[tarun]

The real question is..

Is Luke all alone on this planet or does he have company?

:D

[TheChinosteru]

It is very common for a 185 lbs infantry soldier to carry over 200 lbs of gear on any given Afghan mission today. Twice our weight is doable.

[RocketRadioShow]

Luke: "I got my mind right, boss."

[GenXeroFilms]

It doesn't matter... 1 light-year = 6 TRILLION miles.

...yeah

[BaronVonQuiply]

Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Luke.

..somethin' sounds off.

[Zeppelinschaffner]

What about blood flow on higher gravity planets?
Sure, you can simulate high gravity by carrying a huge backpack all the time, but carrying weight does not affect your blood flow to the brain and extremities (and back into the heart)

[bllygoatgruff]

They should focus on building space collonys like in Gundam. That way it can be moved if necessary and can act as refuel or check point for space travel. If we don't do that it's likely the earth will be done before we find a suitable place.

[BrianJ]

'Earth-luke'?? Where *do* you get your interns, David? rofl

[battlebear]

1400 light years? We might as well forget about it now. Unless we develop FTL technology or we find out that Pluto's moon Charon is actually a frozen mass relay (For you mass effect fans). 

As for the gravity, that would not be a problem by the time that we have the technology to reach the planet, as reliable exo-skeletal technology, or even enhanced skeletons themselves will be commonplace. Other bodily functions besides moving may be problematic, but will be nothing that we can't overcome with a bit of clever bio-engineering. Like I said, it will not be a problem by the time we even reach the planet.