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(, Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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Um, actually, I think the Goldilocks zone refers to there being a warm enough surface temperature for liquid water to be retained.
If Europa has warm water due to volcanic activity then it doesn't count as the Goldilocks zone.

I think.

EDIT: I am correct in this. The term refers to habitability and the ability to maintain liquid water on the surface. So Europa is not in the Goldilocks zone after all.

*sadface*
(, Thu 17 Nov 2011, 11:06, 3 replies, latest was 14 years ago)
But what about the Space Penguin's beds and chairs?

(, Thu 17 Nov 2011, 11:08, Reply)
WON'T SOMEBODY THINK OF THE PENGUINS!

(, Thu 17 Nov 2011, 11:10, Reply)
I am Blousie, I am

(, Thu 17 Nov 2011, 11:10, Reply)
It's all about the chocolate biscuits with you, isn't it?

(, Thu 17 Nov 2011, 11:12, Reply)
Always

(, Thu 17 Nov 2011, 11:13, Reply)
You are correct, but I believe the current usage need extending to include all area where water can sustain life.
Since the term came into being, on this planet, the places where water sustains life have increased.
(, Thu 17 Nov 2011, 11:10, Reply)
I don't believe it needs amending.
There is a difference between a planet having the right conditions for carbon based life and there being liquid water under the surface. Europa is freezing cold. Nothing could live on its surface.
(, Thu 17 Nov 2011, 11:12, Reply)
Not arguing about this.
If you were searching for life, where would you look?
(, Thu 17 Nov 2011, 11:15, Reply)
where is mighty badger when you need him, eh?

(, Thu 17 Nov 2011, 11:12, Reply)
Off swinging somewhere.

(, Thu 17 Nov 2011, 11:14, Reply)

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