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| Milky Way (NJU/CFA Image) |
Turns out that we might
not be the only ones, after
all. Mathematicians are now figuring that
approximately “36 active alien
civilizations” exist “within the Milky Way
alone.”
So why haven’t we (or
perhaps most of us) heard from
them? First of all, they’re not right around
the corner. Researchers estimate
that each is about 17,000 light years
away from all others. That could make for some delayed arrivals.
It could also make for
some delayed signals. Nevertheless, our long-lost cousins might very well
be out there. With its possible “400
billion stars” hosting who knows how
many planets, the Milky Way may
provide milk and honey for all sorts of
life.
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