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why is it so famous?
why is it so famous?
improsnipers said:does it work?
No it doesn't. It takes two data points to start to construct a real trend. It's like saying that if you win the lottery, winning the lottery is common. Particularly since for this lottery, only the winner can ask the question.Chronos said:The fact that life exists on Earth makes it highly probable that life exists elsewhere in out galaxiy.
russ_watters said:No it doesn't. It takes two data points to start to construct a real trend. It's like saying that if you win the lottery, winning the lottery is common. Particularly since for this lottery, only the winner can ask the question.
Until we find life somewhere elese, the values of the parameters for prevalence of life are just wild speculation.
The Drake equation is a mathematical formula developed by astronomer Frank Drake in 1961 to estimate the number of intelligent extraterrestrial civilizations that may exist in our galaxy.
The Drake equation is calculated by multiplying several factors, including the average rate of star formation in our galaxy, the fraction of stars that have planets, the number of planets per star that are capable of supporting life, the fraction of those planets where life actually evolves, the fraction of those planets where intelligent life evolves, and the fraction of civilizations that have developed technology detectable by humans.
The Drake equation is not considered to be an accurate or precise calculation of the number of intelligent civilizations in our galaxy. It is more of a thought experiment that helps scientists to consider the various factors that may influence the existence of extraterrestrial life.
The purpose of the Drake equation is to stimulate scientific dialogue and research about the possibility of intelligent life beyond Earth. It also helps scientists to consider the factors that may be necessary for the development of intelligent life on other planets.
Yes, the Drake equation has been used to guide the search for extraterrestrial life through programs such as the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). It has also been used to estimate the number of potential targets for future space exploration missions.