The discovery of extrasolar planets over the past decade has had major impacts on our understanding of the formation and dynamical evolution of planetary systems. There are features and characteristics unseen in our solar system and unexplainable by the current theories of planet formation and dynamics. Among these new surprises is the discovery of planets in binary and multiple-star systems. The discovery of such "binary-planetary" systems has confronted astrodynamicists with many new challenges, and has led them to re-examine the theories of planet formation and dynamics. Among these challenges are:
This volume seeks to gather the current research in the area of planets in binary and multistar systems and to familiarize readers with its associated theoretical and observational challenges.
- How are planets formed in binary star systems?
- What would be the notion of habitability in such systems?
- Under what conditions can binary star systems have habitable planets?
- How will volatiles necessary for life appear on such planets?
This volume seeks to gather the current research in the area of planets in binary and multistar systems and to familiarize readers with its associated theoretical and observational challenges.
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From the reviews:
"Represents an excellent introduction to ongoing research into the existence, formation, evolution and potential habitability of planets in binary and multiple star systems. ... gives a fantastic overview of the newly emerging field. ... chapters themselves each stand alone, meaning that a significant amount of introductory material is covered in each chapter ... . an ideal book for anyone just embarking on research in the field, whether they are observers or theorists, or indeed anyone looking to refresh their understanding of planet formation or detection." (Jonti Horner, Astrobiology Society, August, 2011)
"Represents an excellent introduction to ongoing research into the existence, formation, evolution and potential habitability of planets in binary and multiple star systems. ... gives a fantastic overview of the newly emerging field. ... chapters themselves each stand alone, meaning that a significant amount of introductory material is covered in each chapter ... . an ideal book for anyone just embarking on research in the field, whether they are observers or theorists, or indeed anyone looking to refresh their understanding of planet formation or detection." (Jonti Horner, Astrobiology Society, August, 2011)