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PJMcK

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1. One of our sister planets

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Mon May 30, 2016, 05:07 PM

May 2016

Both Mars and Venus could have been habitable planets but their unique chemistries and distances from the sun made them barren (we believe) of life. Of course, they both lie within the "Goldilocks Zone" of orbits around the sun. As far as we know, only earth has brought forth advanced forms of life. Imagine what else the universe has to offer.

Thanks for posting this, elleng! I hope you have a telescope and clear skies and a happy Memorial Day weekend.

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A Close Encounter for Earth and Mars [View all] elleng May 2016 OP

One of our sister planets PJMcK May 2016 #1

Thanks, PJ. elleng May 2016 #2