Exoplanets and life in the universe Planets of other stars
Sub-Neptunes: the most common worlds… and the most habitable?
Rafael Luque Institute of Astrophysics of Andalusia
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About the lecture
Sub-Neptunes (planets between Earth and Neptune in size) are the most abundant type of planet in the galaxy, although none exist in our Solar System.
In this talk I will present how we detect them and what we have learned about their formation and diversity from demographic studies and the discovery of individual systems with unique properties. Beyond their apparently inhospitable nature, I will discuss whether these planets could offer conditions favourable to life, from temperate atmospheres to water-rich interiors. An open question that could change our idea of habitability in the universe.
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