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Can only a Milky-way type of galaxy hold life at this age of the universe?

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The fact remains that the distances between star systems is so vast that minor minuscule variations are about all we can accurately detect. Size, distance, composition, and all the rest of the science fiction passing off as "science" these days are simply the imaginations of people with nothing better to do.

A star the size of the sun or larger is so far away that the planets orbiting it would be impossible to detect directly because the distance between them and their host star would appear less than the distance between the skin of an apple and the apple itself at a thousand yards distance.
 
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The fact remains that the distances between star systems is so vast that minor minuscule variations are about all we can accurately detect. Size, distance, composition, and all the rest of the science fiction passing off as "science" these days are simply the imaginations of people with nothing better to do.

A star the size of the sun or larger is so far away that the planets orbiting it would be impossible to detect directly because the distance between them and their host star would appear less than the distance between the skin of an apple and the apple itself at a thousand yards distance.
I thought you were leaving the thread. Instead you resume impugning science.
 
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The fact remains that the distances between star systems is so vast that minor minuscule variations are about all we can accurately detect. Size, distance, composition, and all the rest of the science fiction passing off as "science" these days are simply the imaginations of people with nothing better to do.

A star the size of the sun or larger is so far away that the planets orbiting it would be impossible to detect directly because the distance between them and their host star would appear less than the distance between the skin of an apple and the apple itself at a thousand yards distance.
I guess you never heard of detecting exoplanets by the very real drop in luminosity when a planet transits it’s star?

Get with the times, daddio.
 
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The fact remains that the distances between star systems is so vast that minor minuscule variations are about all we can accurately detect. Size, distance, composition, and all the rest of the science fiction passing off as "science" these days are simply the imaginations of people with nothing better to do.

A star the size of the sun or larger is so far away that the planets orbiting it would be impossible to detect directly because the distance between them and their host star would appear less than the distance between the skin of an apple and the apple itself at a thousand yards distance.
The fact remains that you don't know what you are talking about. I could provide a mutiplicity of research articles for you to read, but a closed mind would be unable to understand them. But, with even a glimmer of willingness to learn on your part, I'll put in the effort to help you educate yourself. You shouldn't be ashamed of dispelling your unnecessary ignorance on this topic. It's really quite fascinating.
 
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Carl Sagan focused on a few main ways to detect life on other planets. He emphasized remote sensing of a planet’s atmosphere, looking for chemical imbalances like oxygen and methane that only life can maintain. He also used surface signatures, such as vegetation patterns, and he supported SETI, which searches for artificial radio signals from intelligent life. These were the core scientific methods he believed could reveal life beyond Earth.
 
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If Hans Blaster is mistaken, why don't you challenge him on one or more of his assertions? Ask him to explain more fully statements.
To be honest, the topic has gotten so ridiculous I no longer care to engage in the rabbit trail subterfuge arguments.

The only point was that the spiral design and effect of galaxies means that the stars etc are spiraling down to the center of the galaxy or spiraling outward from the center and not hop scotching around from spiral arm to spiral arm as old age macro-evolutionists purport.
 
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To be honest, the topic has gotten so ridiculous I no longer care to engage in the rabbit trail subterfuge arguments.
As someone who forgot more that you seem to know, it was ridiculous from the first post. No subterfuge here.
The only point was that the spiral design and effect of galaxies means that the stars etc are spiraling down to the center of the galaxy or spiraling outward from the center and not hop scotching around from spiral arm to spiral arm as old age macro-evolutionists purport.
Stars to don't travel down the spirals. We told you that from the start and you have rejected any attempt to explain how we know that.
 
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A star the size of the sun or larger is so far away that the planets orbiting it would be impossible to detect directly because the distance between them and their host star would appear less than the distance between the skin of an apple and the apple itself at a thousand yards distance.
When a planet passes in front of a star, the star's brightness lessens.
 
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I guess you never heard of detecting exoplanets by the very real drop in luminosity when a planet transits it’s star?

Get with the times, daddio.
Lies! All lies!
 
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The only point was that the spiral design and effect of galaxies means that the stars etc are spiraling down to the center of the galaxy or spiraling outward from the center and not hop scotching around from spiral arm to spiral arm as old age macro-evolutionists purport.
Just like water circling a drain, right?
Very scientific.
 
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Observation... yeah, you're right... what's observation got to to with science?
You haven't made the observation of the thing you think is happening, and no one has. Your presuppositions about the trajectories of stars in spiral galaxies are not reflected in actual observations of spiral galaxies.
 
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Observation... yeah, you're right... what's observation got to to with science?
I've observed buildings rising from the sea as the ferry approaches Aarhus DK on several occasions, so they must be a form of fast growing Danish trees. Yes?
 
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You haven't made the observation of the thing you think is happening, and no one has. Your presuppositions about the trajectories of stars in spiral galaxies are not reflected in actual observations of spiral galaxies.
And humanity has not lived long enough to make the observations you claim. No to mention the attempt to observe from our viewpoint in the thick of the galaxy itself.

People are so duped by science fiction posing as science, it's pathetic.
 
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And humanity has not lived long enough to make the observations you claim. No to mention the attempt to observe from our viewpoint in the thick of the galaxy itself.

People are so duped by science fiction posing as science, it's pathetic.
Yet you know that the stars in the spiral arms are effectively circling a drain. So your “observation” is valid because while those of actual scientists can’t be.

Such wow.
 
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