Kepler-22b

[rasterbee]

From what I understand about K22b...
If there is life on there and that life form is close to humanoid, due to the size and density, the inhabitants would be more (let's just say) stout than earthlings

SO
If there is life on K22b and they are at all close to humanoid and they are reading this post

I just noticed this.

[astronomer655]

Nasa has confirmed the Kepler spacecraft's discovery of its 1st alien world which has the possibility to sustain an average surface temp of 72 degrees and has the ability to allow liquid water to exist. This potentially habitable alien world orbits a star very much like our own sun. Kepler-22b is located apprx 600 light years away with a radius 2.4 times that of our Earth.

According to scientists, the $600 million Kepler observatory was initiated specifically to 'hunt' for Earth-size alien planets where liquid water, perhaps life, might be able to exist. Since Kepler 1st set out upon its quest, there has been 1,235 planet candidates (54 in the habitable zone - a just-right range of distances that could allow liquid water to exist & 68 that are roughly Earth-size).

Of the 2,326 candidate planets Kepler has found so far, 207 are apprx Earth-size. 680 are a bit larger, putting them in the 'super-Earth' category. 48 of which are within habitable zones of their stars. Over 24 of the potential exoplanets have been confirmed, but Kepler scientists estaimated that at least 80% of Kepler's discoveries should end up being the real deal.

This is cited as a major milestone of finding Earth's twin. o.o

Now, this all being said...it would be grossly egotistic and assumptious for any of us 'Earthlings' to think we could possibly be the 'only' living social structure in our solar system.

What say you? Do you feel we are getting closer to finding 'other' life forms? What happens if/when we do 'make contact'? Who's willing to play planetary hop scotch and try out this new world once determined life can be sustained upon a planet such as Kepler-22b?

well... i dont want to burst your bubble or anything but what about Gliese581d o.o