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Planetary atmosphere evolution: do other habitable planets exist and can we detect them?The goal of this conference is to consider whether it is possible within the next few decades to detect Earth-like planets around other stars using telescopes or interferometers on the ground or in space. Implicit in the term "Earth-like" is the idea that such planets might be habitable by Earth-like organisms, or that they might actually be inhabited. Here, I shall address two questions from the standpoint of planetary atmosphere evolution. First, what are the chances that habitable planets exist around other stars? And, second, if inhabited planets exist, what would be the best way to detect them?.
Document ID
20040089015
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Kasting, J. F.
(University Park PA 16802, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1996
Publication Information
Publication: Astrophysics and space science
Volume: 241
Issue: 1
ISSN: 0004-640X
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other
Keywords
NASA Discipline Exobiology
Non-NASA Center

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