Extra Solar Planets: Data & Answers

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on resources for data regarding extra solar planets, highlighting several key databases. The NASA Exoplanet Archive, previously known as the NASA Star and Exoplanet Database (NStED), is a primary source. Other notable resources include The Extrasolar Planets Encyclopaedia (EU), the Exoplanet Data Explorer, and the Open Exoplanet Catalogue. These platforms provide comprehensive information on the distance of parent stars, the prevalence of planets around nearby stars, and the characteristics of these planets, including their potential habitability.

PREREQUISITES
  • Familiarity with exoplanet terminology, such as "Goldilocks zone" and "Earth-like planets."
  • Understanding of astronomical databases and their functions.
  • Basic knowledge of stellar distances and planetary systems.
  • Awareness of the significance of exoplanet research in astrobiology.
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the NASA Exoplanet Archive for detailed datasets on exoplanets.
  • Investigate The Extrasolar Planets Encyclopaedia for comprehensive summaries of known exoplanets.
  • Utilize the Exoplanet Data Explorer to analyze specific exoplanet characteristics and statistics.
  • Review the Open Exoplanet Catalogue for community-contributed data and insights.
USEFUL FOR

Astronomers, astrophysics students, and researchers interested in exoplanet studies and the search for habitable worlds will benefit from this discussion.

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Is there a website where data on extra solar planets is summarized? Questions such as: how far away are the parent stars from here?, what fraction of nearby stars have planets?, what fraction of the planets are "earth-like?, how many in "goldilocks zone?
 
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mathman said:
Is there a website where data on extra solar planets is summarized? Questions such as: how far away are the parent stars from here?, what fraction of nearby stars have planets?, what fraction of the planets are "earth-like?, how many in "goldilocks zone?
There are actually several web sites.
 

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