Astronomy has helped us find a lot about how we can survive at a whole new planet. Although we can’t deny the fact that humans wouldn’t be able to live on Mars until the abundant water and minerals are extracted from there and until all the basic commodities are available for example housing, food, clothes and other necessary technological advancements, however if all these requirements meet we surely will be able to develop a home at Mars. Perhaps it’s due to astronomy that the human curiosity for knowing about their origin can be fulfilled. Astronomy repeatedly reminds people of two seemingly paradoxical statements; firstly that the universe is absolute and we are of but the smallest portion of significance, and secondly that life is exceptional
Exobiology is the science that is concerned with the search for life in outer space; it may be called as astrobiology as well. The search for life in outer space has consumed the imagination of the humankind for long time ago. Nowadays, humankind has made a progress and found major discoveries in the quest for life existence in the universe and outer space because of the advancement of the technology. However, in the past, exobiology was considered as a science without a subject, where the people and other scientists laughed at and ridiculed the famous scientist and biologist Joshua Lederberg when he originated the term exobiology. Some people argue that life exists elsewhere in the universe, however, others believe that life only exist on Earth. A new study reveals that our galaxy, the Milky Way, has 100 billion or so stars, where 17 billion of them are Earth-size alien planets, and probably many more. The huge size of the galaxy increases the probability of life existence in the outer space. Are we alone in the universe? This question has captured the imaginations of scientist, theologians, and astrobiologists. However, they don’t know the answer yet. Understanding the complete definition of life and how life originated, and determining the techniques used for searching for life existence in outer space and evidences found can help to answer the question of “Are we alone in the universe?”
Percival Lowell’s theories considering extraterrestrial life on Mars creates a great deal of controversy; whether or not the general public and the science community should recognize him for his achievements. Lowell’s novels regarding extraterrestrial life and canals on Mars would evoke the public 's attention. Which would cause the red planet to be under debate whether or not there is proof that contemporary life does exist on Mars. This debate would also begin to question Lowell’s validity as a professional astronomer. Since his theories had no factual proof or evidence, it was natural to question his knowledge of astronomy. Percival Lowell’s hypotheses in subject to extraterrestrial life, canals and vegetation on the planet Mars erroneously praises Lowell for his achievements in astronomy. Although most readers of eighteenth century astronomy and science fiction argue that, Lowell was a valid astronomer and that his theories set the debate of extraterrestrial life in motion. Closer examination shows that Lowell’s was delusional and his assumptions would benefit science fiction more than actual science. The importance of understanding Lowell’s accusations in astronomy is to encourage confirmation of aberration of Mars and extraterrestrial life.
A new NASA image from Mars shows an alien appearance, and it may be proof of a UFO landing. The rush to explore Mars by several countries has raised a lot of questions concerning alien life. NASA has not openly admitted aliens exist on the Red Planet, but they keep releasing photos of pretty convincing evidence that they do. This latest photo is definitely shocking, and for the first time, it shows the difference between a UFO landing and a crater.
The atmosphere of Mars is very thin in comparison to Earth’s atmosphere. So thin that the carbon dioxide is incapable of holding in any infrared radiation. In addition to this, lack of ozone layer makes the surface highly exposed to harmful UV rays [1]. Hence, the manipulator arm should be able to withstand high amount of radiation.
The Geosphere of Mars is rocky, rough, and full of dents. Those dents, being craters. Craters are formed when a meteor or an asteroid hits the surface and it explodes leaving a crater or dent on the planet's crust. Over the years, craters tend to lose its shape. You can tell if it is a crater or not. After a asteroid or meteor hits the surface and explodes, it leaves dust particles of what the asteroid or meteor is made up of. Take a sample and test the dust to see if it was an asteroid, meteor, or just a dent in the crust. The largest crater on mars is the Schiaparelli.
The James Webb space telescope is a large, infrared space telescope with a 6.5 meter primary mirror. It is the size of a tennis court and orbits far beyond Earth’s moon.The James Webb Telescope is scheduled to launch in 2018. It will orbit about 1.5 million km away from earth. Due to the distance and the cold JWST will be able to observe the red-shifted light from the early universe with accuracy. Due to its infrared light Webb will be able to see the first galaxies that formed in the early Universe. The James Webb Telescope folds inside a rocket for launching and then it unfolds opening its wings once it becomes near its orbit place. THE JWT will be able to assist in exposing possible places that can harbour life and it will assist in
Astronomy is a very interesting subject to me as there so much more out there that we can learn about other than just Planet Earth. There is a lot to discover on Earth alone but there is even more in the Solar System. New stuff can be discovered every day and there are astronomers and Mathematicians everywhere who are working hard to discover this and give us the information they have found so we can continue to learn new things about what is out in the sky.
Since the 16th century, academic people have seen Mars as a close match to earth. The fourth planet from the sun and our closest neighbor, Mars has been the focus of modern scientists' careful scrutiny with powerful telescopes, deep space probes, and orbiting spacecraft. The prospect of life on Mars, facts of the progression of the solar system, fascination with the chemistry,
Out of all the galaxies, the Milky Way is the place where intelligent life originated. Humans, which have lived on earth for 200,000 thousand years, have thrived in its perfectly balanced ecosystem. Although, many centuries have passed, humans have not been able to explore space thoroughly yet we are mere specks of sand on a beach. Today’s government should be supporting NASA’s search for extraterrestrial life instead of being egocentric.
As the 25th birthday of the Hubble space telescope (en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hubble_Space_Telescope) is being celebrated by space enthusiasts, others at the Goddard Space Flight Center (http://www.nasa.gov/centers/goddard/home), located in Greenbelt, Maryland, are working diligently to get the new space telescope James Webb Space Telescope all put together and ready for its travel into space in October 2018.
‘’Are we the only one?’’ sang Marcus Jung in his song ‘’Life on Mars’’. Over the last fifty years, the NASA and other important institutions, such as ESA, have reported important discovery about life on other planets. Forms of life and similar living conditions, such as oxygen and water, have been found on Mars. Therefore, enigmas and new interesting questions are starting to emerge, that is whether human beings could actually live on Mars, whether there might be aliens and whether we may begin a form of colonization.
Mars is about half the diameter of Earth and, after Earth, its orbit is next furthest from the sun. Mars’ red appearance is due to dust blown over its surface by light winds. Like Mercury, it has little gravitational pull and a thin atmosphere without clouds, making it possible to observe its surface from Earth using telescopes. In fact, in 1877, one astronomer observed what appeared to be canals on the surface. This observation led to the widely held belief that there was life on Mars.
Since the Beginning of time people from all types of cultures and different ages have been interested in the solar system and what is beyond the scope of Earth’s atmosphere. In modern times children begin to learn about the Milky Way Galaxy and the stars and planets in school as a way to introduce them to what is beyond the Earth they live in. People such as the Egyptians and the Mayan’s used their naked eye to view planetary objects such as the moon and stars to predict the seasons and used this information to do things such as farming. Besides a general interest in the Solar System, many people want to know what is really out there and what is its significance truly is in such a vast
Mars is like earth but has no oxygen and long ago Mars has perfect surface but Suns Rae's then pushed the stuff out of Mars then now it's like a earth in future
Human space exploration is often an effective way of exploring space. It is almost compulsory when searching to sustain life in places other than Earth when human senses are required and many more situations. Unlike the use of robotic probes and space telescopes, human space exploration sends humans into space to find information and gain knowledge (Dunbar, 2014). We have and will continue to use human space exploration for one of the most pondered questions of our time; “can humans live on Mars?”