How to Find an Inhabited Exoplanet

Explore the fascinating search for inhabited exoplanets in this 1-hour 24-minute lecture by Harvard University's David Charbonneau, hosted by Dr. Frank Summers at the Space Telescope Science Institute. Delve into the groundbreaking discoveries of thousands of exoplanets orbiting distant stars, with a focus on Earth-sized planets found to be common throughout the Galaxy. Learn about the methods used to detect these planets, including transit and Doppler techniques, and understand how astronomers plan to use upcoming large telescopes to examine exoplanet atmospheres for potential signs of life. Gain insights into the Kepler Mission's contributions, the importance of star types in the search, and projects like TRAPPIST and Mirth. Discover how the quest for extraterrestrial life has entered an exciting new phase, combining various telescopes and methods to expand our understanding of the universe and our place within it.

Announcements
Star in the Night Time
Stellar Light Weight
Mass of the Star
Solar Eclipse
Question
Introduction
Are we alone
Transits
Doppler Method
Atmospheres
The Earth
James Webb Telescope
Kepler Mission
How common are Earthlike planets
How to find a planet
The Sun is not an average star
How to find Earthlike planets
The Mirth Project
Timelapse
Discovery
Size
Trappist
Complementarity
Big Picture
Telescopes