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Terrestrial Planet Finder

Posted by timothy on from the idea-flagpole-getting-full dept.

solarlux writes "The Terrestrial Planet Finder has taken one step closer to reality as two architectures have been approved by NASA. The first, TPF-c, will be a single optical telescope which employs a coronograph to block starlight for planet detection. TPF-i will be a flotilla of infrared telescopes flying in formation to form a interferometer. TPF-i will analyze the planets identified by TPF-c for life signatures. The telescopes are to be launched within the next 10-15 years."

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  1. Terrestrial Planet Finder by Kenja · · Score: 3, Funny
    My Terrestrial Planet Finder...

    (looks down at the ground) Found one!

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    1. Re:Terrestrial Planet Finder by solarlux · · Score: 2, Funny

      Any sign of intelligent life??

  2. Sweet! by lonesome+phreak · · Score: 2, Funny

    Maybe we'll find the planet that the Mexican UFO's are from!

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