[PeaceBeWithYou]

Interesting. An Aussie guide to the Galaxy.

[HarleyD]

Maps!!! Real astronauts don't need directions. :O)

[ClearCase_guy]

Earth's solar system falls within the habitable zone, but is younger and further from the galactic centre than the average complex-life-bearing planet.

In comparing Earth to the "average complex-life-bearing planet" wouldn't they actually have to have at least one recognized instance of such a planet before they say Earth's solar system is younger??

[JenB]

Is "Don't Panic" printed on the cover in friendly letters?

[Old Professer]

That escape mentality must get passed down through the generations.

[muir_redwoods]

It might be worthwhile directing some of the SETI broadcasts in the direction of this zone. I know we would have to be patient since it would likely take a few centuries for the message to be returned but that's probably a quicker return than if our efforts are directed where the other folks aren't

[quantim]

Read more about the fascinating Drake Equation here:

http://www.pbs.org/lifebeyondearth/listening/drake.html

It is such a great formula I used to predict the last election: