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Exoplanet Facts (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Ai / Übersetzer: Ai

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Exoplanet Facts explores the captivating realm of planets orbiting distant stars, addressing the fundamental question of whether we are alone in the universe. It presents the diversity of exoplanetary systems and the techniques used to detect them, such as transit photometry and radial velocity measurements, while explaining how scientists gather and interpret exoplanet data. One intriguing insight is the identification of potentially habitable exoplanets-planets with conditions that could support liquid water-marking significant progress in the search for extraterrestrial life.

The book approaches this exploration by first establishing a foundation in our own solar system and planetary formation. It then transitions to discussing various types of exoplanets, including hot Jupiters and super-Earths, detailing their properties and orbital characteristics.

Progressing further, the book examines the search for biosignatures in exoplanetary atmospheres and the potential for future missions to detect these signals. Ultimately, it considers the profound philosophical and societal implications of discovering life beyond Earth, impacting our understanding of our place in the cosmos.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Publifye
• Seitenzahl: 73
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788233969790
• Artikelnr.: 73524834