Astrophysicist Sasha Koans, of the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, on recently discovered exoplanets. “The next 25 years are about discovering these life forms that could revolutionize the history of space forever,” says Sasha Kwans. It also mentions “For every one of the more than 100 billion stars found in our Galaxy, there is at least one companion planet.” The number of heavenly bodies in the universe with the possibility of life may be large. to make sure Earth is in good company, we need to figure out if liquid water exists on the respective planets, or if the composition of the atmosphere is compatible with existence.
NASA’s new spectrometer in search of life
NASA’s famous telescope also gave a new impetus to these studies James Webb, which is responsible for observing the most distant stars, but currently provides valuable information about exoplanets. James Webb, although a more advanced telescope than previous instruments, still lacks the ability to accurately examine the planets of the universe. However, Sasha Kwans did not give up. Kwanz and his colleagues from the Swiss Institute aim to exploit this ELT. Spectrophotometer (Extra Large Telescope) in the mid-infrared. In short, it is a unique tool, but a necessary one to probe the properties of the most distant exoplanets.
Discover life in less than 25 years
The ELT is still under construction at the Chilean Observatory and is expected to be completed by the end of 2030. about 40 meters wide to make it the largest optical telescope in the world. The first image it will take will be an image of a planet that may look like Earth around one of the nearest stars. With the latest scientific developments, the lens should look even further. This is why Sasha Quanz is so confident about the search for new life forms in the universe in the next quarter of a century. In addition, the European Space Agency (ESA) already has in mind the name of the mission Who will answer the question “Are we alone in the universe?” “Typical pioneer beer. Hipster friendly web lovers. Certified alcohol fanatic. Online. Infuriatingly Humble Zombie Enthusiast.”
