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Carbon PlanetsStellar remnants present unique environments for planet formation, and may host companions with exotic chemistries, like planets made substantially of carbon. I'll provide an overview of carbon planet theory: chemistry, structure and formation scenerios. I'll also describe some recent observations of stellar remnants that have yielded candidate carbon planets.
Document ID
20120008828
Acquisition Source
Goddard Space Flight Center
Document Type
Abstract
Authors
Kuchner, Marc (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 25, 2013
Publication Date
January 23, 2012
Subject Category
Astronomy
Report/Patent Number
GSFC.ABS.6053.2012
Report Number: GSFC.ABS.6053.2012
Meeting Information
Meeting: Planets Around Stellar Remnants
Location: Arecibo, PR
Country: United States
Start Date: January 23, 2012
End Date: January 27, 2012
Sponsors: Pennsylvania State Univ.
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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