PDF-(EBOOK)-The Planet Factory: Exoplanets and the Search for a Second Earth

Twenty years ago the search for planetsand lifeoutside the solar system was a job restricted to science fiction writers It is now one of the most rapidly growing fields in astronomy with thousands of these exoplanets discovered so far The detection of these worlds has only been possible in the last decade with the number of discoveries increasing enormously over the last year following the findings of the Kepler Space Telescope These new worlds are more alien than anything in fiction Planets larger than Jupiter with years lasting one week planets circling the dead remains of stars others with two suns lighting their skies or with no sun at all These locations hint at Earthsized worlds but with split hemispheres of perpetual day and night waterworlds drowning under global oceans and volcanic lava planets spewing seas of magma The Planet Factory tells the story of exoplanets planets orbiting stars outside of our solar system Discover the specks of dust that circle a young star come together in a violent building project that can form colossal worlds hundreds of times the size of the Earth the changing orbits of young planets that risk dooming the life forming on neighboring worlds or alternatively that can deliver the key ingredients needed to seed its beginnings Exoplanets are one of the greatest construction schemes in the universe and they occur around nearly every star you see Each result is an alien landscape but is it possible that one of these could be like our own home The Planet Factory discusses the way these planets form their structure and features and describes in detail the detection techniques used there are many before looking at what we can learn about the surface environments and planetary atmospheres and whether this hints at the tantalizing possibility of life An informative and entertaining read The Planet Factory takes the reader to the cutting edge of the ongoing search for worlds like our own and the hints of life elsewhere in the cosmos. New Ash Green Primary School 2004. System 1: Landing Confirmation. The side of the lander is covered with a touch-sensitive pad. This can detect when the lander has landed safely. Each tiny button can be pressed in to send information to the computer about the surface it has landed on.. Planetary Migration of Jovian . Exoplanets. Norio Narita. National Astronomical Observatory of Japan. Outline. Brief review of orbits of Solar System bodies. Introduction of . exoplanets. and migration models. Saturday Physics for Everyone. Jon Thaler. October 27, 2012. Credit: NASA/. Kepler. Mission/Dana Berry. Outline. What is an exoplanet?. Why are they interesting?. How can we find them?. Exolife. ?? . Rules. How are you playing?. With a Partner. With the Class. 100. 200. 300. 400. 500. 600. 700. 800. 100. 200. 300. 500. 600. 700. 800. 100. 200. 300. 400. 500. 600. 700. 800. 100. 200. 300. 400. 500. #2. Raynaldo 6b. mercury. The Planet Mercury is the closest planet to our sun and is the smallest planet in the solar system. .. . It is named after a roman god.. . Mercury . is the first planet of our solar system and it is next to the sun. . What factors exists on Earth that make life possible here, but unlikely on any other planet?. Which planets in the solar system are called the “gas giants” and why?. In general, what condition on the planets is MOST affected by its distance from. What is the Theory of Plate Tectonics?. “It is a theory that describes the formation, movements, and interactions of earth’s plates.”. Video: Planet Earth, The Living Machine. How can the Grand Canyon reveal the history of the Earth?. The reason for day and night. By Anna . barrett. Long ago, when space was new, some stars that didn’t have planets near them felt lonely. So one day they gathered, and six adult stars came forward. They harnessed their Starlight Power into their arms and formed a circle. When their arms touched, there was a blinding flash. Everyone looked away painfully. When they could look in comfort, a blue and green planet hovered above the circle. “Earth.” the community whispered in unison. From all the Starlight Power transferred into Earth, he became the most powerful planet in the universe. But despite being the most powerful planet in the universe, Earth sometimes got lonely. So the children stars came together and made Moon. Like most of the children, Moon was rowdy. But there was one star that was extremely quiet. As a result, Moon possessed this habit. Moon and Earth became good friends. Many days later, the rumor that new planets were being born had passed to Planet 9. He wanted to try. So he came over and asked the stars if he could make a planet. . Size. Appearance. Having moons. Having rings. Period of rotation (how long a day is). How Can We classify Planets?. Look at your chart of information.. Approximate Diameter= How Big or small it is.. Period of Rotation = How long fast the planet spins on its axis. . Susana Angulo, Christy Brown, . Teresa Morales, Robin Reichenbach. Physical Science 2004. Spring 2009. Dianne Phillips. Introduction. :. For our project we . designed a . 3. rd. grade . lesson to teach students about the position of the Earth in space. . Place . agenda in the top corner of your desk.. Begin answering the study guide with the information you know in PENCIL.. 1. When the question pops up you will only have a short amount of time to write.. By Ben . Waxer. Habitable Zone. Aka Goldilocks' Zone. The range of a planet’s orbit around its star that allows the existence of liquid water. Liquid water is a requirement of life. Too close to the sun = too hot. Class II A & B. Solar System. The sun is the center of our solar system. It is largest body in our solar . system. . The eight planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune. . Before, you learned. • The motions of planets and other nearby objects are visible from Earth . • Light and other forms of radiation carry information about the universe. Now, you will learn. • How astronauts explore space near Earth .