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Used to describe something that appears real or very similar to what is real
lifelike
Similar to our planet
Earthlike
As if in a dream and therefore not real
dreamlike
(of adults) showing the good qualities that children have, such as trusting people, being honest and enthusiastic
childlike
resembling a cat in appearance, action, or character, especially by moving gracefully or stealthily
catlike
a thing that you can see or touch but that is not usually a living animal, plant, or person
object
If a surface reflects light, heat, sound, or an image, it sends the light, etc. back and does not absorb it
reflect
the outer or top part or layer of something
surface
for all time
forever
to be in a particular place
locate
in a way that is easy to see or by a large amount
significantly
Not in the book. How can we help the study of exoplanets?
investing in new technology, different countries helping each other to advance tech, gather information, collect data.
Not in the book. What are the potential benefits of studying exoplanets?
New technology, new discoveries, life on other planets, possible second home for humans.
What is NASA's upcoming mission?
NASA plans to launch a new powerful telescope into space.
What are techno-signatures?
Techno-signatures are signs that an advanced civilization might produce such as light, lasers, or pollution.
What is the "red edge" and why is it special?
It is special because it indicates that there is green plant life on a planet.
What are some signs that scientists look for to show life on other planets?
The red edge (planets with green plants will reflect this light), techno-signatures (lights, lasers, pollution), large objects built around stars (like satellit
What are 2 challenges in studying exoplanets?
Their distance and the limitation of current technology makes it difficult to study far away planets.
What do scientists look for? 2 things
Scientist look for planets similar to Earth, then they look for things never before seen outside of Earth; Life.
What is a super Earth?
Gliese 581d, a planet very similar to Earth.
How have scientists been able to learn more about exoplanets? 2 examples.
Advancements in technology, such as the Kepler Space Telescope and the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS)
What are exoplanets?
Exoplanets are planets that orbit other stars other than our Sun.
What is the main topic of the article?
It is about exoplanets, planets that orbit outside our solar system.
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