Answering Your Letters

Anne Altman writes,

they say they found evidence of another earth in the making.

can we go there?

please research, nerd.

thank you.

Dear Anne,

Thank you for your inquisitive question!!

Why yes, they do say they found evidence of another earth in the making.

Earth-like Planet Forming In Nearby Star System, Astronomers Believe

The dust belt, which they suspect is clumping together into planets, is
located in the middle of the system's terrestrial habitable zone. This is the
region around a star where liquid water could exist on any rocky planets that
might form. Earth is located in the middle of our sun's terrestrial habitable
zone.

At approximately 10 million years old, the star is also at just the right age
for forming rocky planets.

So to answer your question Anne, no, we can't go there yet! But let's check back in about 14 million years. Then you'll have your answer!

Thanks for asking!

Love,

Nerdbluebaby