Author Question: Astronomers have discovered more planets around other stars than in our Solar System. Indicate ... (Read 28 times)

jwb375 · **on:** Jul 27, 2018

Astronomers have discovered more planets around other stars than in our Solar System.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

Do you think it is possible that a 1-solar-mass horizontal branch star could harbor an advanced civilization? Explain your reasoning.

What will be an ideal response?

ally · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

TRUE

Answer to Question 2

A 1-solar-mass horizontal branch star is a late-stage low-mass star, burning helium. Life had time to develop, but it would have had to be very clever, with natural resources and probably a lot of cooperation to persist.