In this work, using the simulator VPLanet, we analyze the spin evolution of some selected exoplanets due to the tidal interaction with their host star.
Kepler-442 b
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Water Content Of Rocky Exoplanets In The Habitable Zone
In this study we investigated the interiors of rocky exoplanets in order to identify those that may have large quantities of water.
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Goldilocks Stars Are Best Places to Look for Life
In the search for life beyond Earth, astronomers look for planets in a star’s “habitable zone” — sometimes nicknamed the “Goldilocks zone” — where temperatures are just right for liquid […]