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Will researchers confirm the existence of a potentially habitable rocky planet in the 70 Ophiuchi star system by March 2027?
A new astronomical study showed that the mysterious 170-year-old signal in the binary system 70 Ophiuchi AB — just 16 light-years… 88 opinions, 90% No
- Yes — 10%
- No — 90%
Deadline: March 31, 2027 at 12:00 AM UTC · 88 opinions
Resolution rules
A new astronomical study showed that the mysterious 170-year-old signal in the binary system 70 Ophiuchi AB — just 16 light-years from Earth — was caused by stellar activity, not a gas giant. Researchers keep open the possibility of smaller rocky worlds in the system's habitable region
Source: www.sciencedaily.com
Frequently asked questions about this event
How is this event resolved?
Resolve como 'Sim' se um estudo revisado por pares publicado em periódico científico indexado (ex.: Nature, Science, The Astrophysical Journal) confirmar a detecção de planeta rochoso na zona habitável do sistema 70 Ophiuchi AB até 31/03/2027. Caso contrário, resolve como 'Não'.
How are points scored?
Points depend on the share of votes your side had when you gave your opinion. Being right earns 100 minus that share. Being wrong costs that share.
Right now No has 90% of the votes: an opinion on it that turns out right earns about 10 points, a wrong one costs about 90.