Defining the Structure of Exoplanets

Astrobiology Magazine ^ | February 5, 2012 | unattributed

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This artist's impression shows the super-Earth exoplanet GJ 1214b passing in front of its faint red parent star. Credit: ESO/L. Calçada

There are many models predicting the potential sizes and locations for Earth-like planets. The new equation-of-state work performed by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory scientists and their collaborators will help interpret the structure of exoplanets. Image Credit: Marc Kuchner/NASA GSFC

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[Jonty30]

I was reading up on this. As a planet goes through the universe and collects hydrogen, it moves from a rocky core to a gaseous planet.

Some scientists think that, if a planet becomes gaseous enough, it can eventually become a star.

[cripplecreek]

Considering the huge number of moons in our system, I'm guessing alien moons are our best bet.

[Billthedrill]

Not Europa, though. All the other ones are ours but we should attempt no landing on Europa.

[cripplecreek]

Poole did get to Europa in 3001 but it didn’t turn out so hot for him.

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