"There is a lot to be learned from studying extrasolar planets. However, the most tantalizing data is the possible discovery of Earthlike extrasolar planet, with a mass comparable to that of Earth, located at the right distance from its star to host liquid water - in other words…
Exoplanet atmospheres: physical processes
by Seager, Sara
fromPrinceton series in astrophysics
Exoplanet atmospheres: physical processes
by Seager, Sara
fromPrinceton series in astrophysics
Describes the basic physical processes, including radiative transfer, molecular absorption, and chemical processes, common to all planetary atmospheres as well as the transit, eclipse, and thermal phase variation observations that are unique to exoplanets.
Exoplanet atmospheres: physical processes
by Seager, Sara
fromPrinceton series in astrophysics
Over the past twenty years, astronomers have identified hundreds of extrasolar planets--planets orbiting stars other than the sun. Recent research in this burgeoning field has made it possible to observe and measure the atmospheres of these exoplanets. This is the first textbook…
The long search for other solar systems -- Cosmic distances -- Early quests for exoplanets -- The breakthrough: measuring radial velocity precisely -- Finding exoplanets by their transits -- Directly observing exoplanets -- Detecting planets with Einstein's lens -- Two minor met…
Using a variety of innovative techniques, astronomers have recently discovered thousands of planets that orbit stars throughout our Milky Way galaxy. Donald Goldsmith presents the science of exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial life in a way that Earthlings with little…
Using a variety of innovative techniques, astronomers have recently discovered thousands of planets that orbit stars throughout our Milky Way galaxy. Donald Goldsmith presents the science of exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial life in a way that Earthlings with little…
