/sci/ - Science & Math

http://applesforgeeks.com/space-engine-free-universe-simulator/

http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL546AE36E1CFCF7AD

Been messing around with SpaceEngine a bit ...

I came across this nice little planet that looks quite habitable. :)

I found it in what looked a giant purple space cloud at first, but revealed itself to be a swarm of stars, and the stars are literally a couple of light years apart. Anyway my question is, could a planet be habitable in this conditions? Would there be any difference at all? Do all those stars interact with each other because they're tied together like this?

Also, what exactly makes a planet habitable? Can there be a habitable planet in a system with a giant star (given that it's far enough)?

Two more pictures incoming...