TOP 10 PLACES TO HUNT FOR LIFE

Robert Lamb, HowStuffWorks.com
 

Celestial Nooks & Crannies

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The quest for life off Earth is ongoing, and our very own solar system is a perfect place to start looking. Credit: NASA
 

It's tough to make friends in the solar system. Try as we might, we haven't found any alien life -- not yet, anyway.

In our search, we've aimed powerful telescopes and sent high-tech reconnaissance probes into the void. In return, we've received photos of seemingly lifeless worlds.

While we may have lowered expectations, we haven't given up when it comes to extraterrestrial life. These 10 corners of the local celestial neighborhood just might have what we're looking for...

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