And then there is the Fermi paradox . . .
We are seeing far 'weirder' (FLOABT) solar systems than almost anyone would have imagined. I recall some earlier planetary system formation studies/simulations Carl Sagan wrote about in (IIRC) Communication With Extraterrestrial Intelligence, and at the time it was believed scientists/astronomers understood the formation process as the software generated recognizable variations on the only solar system known at the time. It seems that was a tad optimistic. Sigh.
I think the consequences for the Drake Equation is an (unfortunate) severe decrease in the % of what me might consider to be 'nice' planets, but a compensating increase in the overall total number of planets. It was noted even back in the 60s that due to observed stellar rotational results, planets would be increasingly rare around F and A stars, and this might be correct.
LOL, he also wrote about a (very) hypothetical gamma ray laser device of extraordinary power and an interesting use to which it might be put. I note, if there was such a device anywhere in our galaxy being used that way in the last 100,000 years (m/l), we would be aware of it.
We are seeing far 'weirder' (FLOABT) solar systems than almost anyone would have imagined. I recall some earlier planetary system formation studies/simulations Carl Sagan wrote about in (IIRC) Communication With Extraterrestrial Intelligence, and at the time it was believed scientists/astronomers understood the formation process as the software generated recognizable variations on the only solar system known at the time. It seems that was a tad optimistic. Sigh.
I think the consequences for the Drake Equation is an (unfortunate) severe decrease in the % of what me might consider to be 'nice' planets, but a compensating increase in the overall total number of planets. It was noted even back in the 60s that due to observed stellar rotational results, planets would be increasingly rare around F and A stars, and this might be correct.
LOL, he also wrote about a (very) hypothetical gamma ray laser device of extraordinary power and an interesting use to which it might be put. I note, if there was such a device anywhere in our galaxy being used that way in the last 100,000 years (m/l), we would be aware of it.
