Those biologists who are studying the possibilities of life need to tie all of the above together. The latest observing platforms, and techniques are beginning to discover primordial disks around nearby stars. I am sure that soon, solar systems will be discovered. To paraphrase Carl Sagen 'There are billions of stars in our galaxy, and there are billions of galaxies in the universe. I would like to share my theory of infinity.
Earth is a single known planet capable of sustaining life.
Even though the chances of finding life are infinitesimally small in our known universe, when the known universe is expanded to infinity, the chances of finding life are infinite. Preferably this individual lives in the northern portion of the county, so they can determine the quality of the sky before the event. Messier Marathon Star Party committee members. Don't forget to get ready for the November meeting. We are up to 4 presentations already signed up.