Planets we could call home.

• Autores: Dimitar D. Sasselov, Diana Valencia
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 303, Nº. 2, 2010, págs. 38-45
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article discusses research on extrasolar planets and their perceived ability to support life. The article discusses remote sensing technology that improves science's ability to detect extrasolar planets and astrophysical model predictions regarding the geologic nature of Earth-like planets. The U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Kepler probe is expected to yield many extrasolar planet discoveries. The article discusses initial astronomical findings of rock-bearing planets that resemble Earth. INSETS: HOW TO SPOT A PLANET;STARING AT 150,000 SUNS.