Some exoplanets may support life from "summary" of Exoplanets and Alien Solar Systems by Tahir Yaqoob
The tantalizing possibility that some exoplanets may provide a suitable environment for life to exist is a topic that has captured the imagination of scientists and the public alike. As we continue to discover and study new planets beyond our solar system, the question of whether any of them could host life becomes increasingly relevant. One key factor in determining whether a planet could support life is its distance from its parent star. The habitable zone, also known as the Goldilocks zone, is the region around a star where conditions are just right for liquid water to exist on the surface of a planet. Water is essential for life as we know it, so finding a planet in the habitable zone is a promising sign that it could support living organisms. Another important consideration is the composition of the planet's atmosphere. An atmosphere that is rich in oxygen, for example, could indicate the presence of photosynthetic organisms t...
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