Terrestrial Planet Finder

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."

Comments

Jumping the gun?

[Moderation abuser]

"The telescopes are to be launched within the next 10-15 years"

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...terrestrial planet finds you!

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Re:Terrestrial Planet Finder

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Guide to finding Earth-like planets

[goon america]

There are a number of important, key characteristics astronomers look for when trying to find an extrasolar Earth-like planet:

1. Poor education system: This is a ticking-time bomb found on many Earth-like planets.
2. Most of the population engaged in pointless wars
3. Resources are being expended at a rate much greater than they are being created; General myopia in all planning found on that planet.

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