Planets of population II stars?

Thread starter Loren Booda
Start date Oct 3, 2008
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Oct 3, 2008

Loren Booda

Have population II stars been observed or speculated to have planets?

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Oct 3, 2008

Janus

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Pop II stars are unlikely to have planets since they themselves are deficient in heavier elements.

Oct 3, 2008

Nabeshin

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Doesn't seem likely unless the planets were captured or something.

Perhaps they could contain large Jupiter-like planets, but other than that...

1. What are planets of population II stars?

Planets of population II stars are planets that orbit around stars that belong to the population II category. These are typically older stars that have a lower metallicity (amount of elements heavier than helium) compared to population I stars, and are found in the galactic halo or globular clusters.

2. Can planets of population II stars support life?

It is unlikely that planets of population II stars can support life as these stars are typically much older and have a lower metallicity, which can affect the formation of rocky planets and the potential for habitability.

3. How many planets of population II stars have been discovered?

To date, there have been a few known planets that orbit around population II stars, but the number is significantly lower compared to the number of planets discovered around population I stars.

4. Can we observe planets of population II stars?

It is possible to observe planets of population II stars through various methods such as radial velocity and transit photometry. However, these planets are often smaller and have longer orbital periods, making them more challenging to detect compared to planets around population I stars.

5. How do planets of population II stars differ from other exoplanets?

Planets of population II stars differ from other exoplanets in terms of their host stars and their location in the galaxy. They are typically found in the outer regions of the galaxy and orbit around older, metal-poor stars, which can have implications for their composition and potential for habitability.