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Life in Our Universe

The Search for a New Earth (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV Episode | Documentary
Professor Lair Close examines the question of how common are Earth-like planets in the universe. He considers the definition of a planet (it must be a certain size and dominate its orbit of the solar system) and discusses the techniques ...See moreProfessor Lair Close examines the question of how common are Earth-like planets in the universe. He considers the definition of a planet (it must be a certain size and dominate its orbit of the solar system) and discusses the techniques astronomers use to discover planets outside out solar system. He concludes that solar systems like ours are rare since Jupiter sized planet typically have orbits that would disrupt an Earth-like world. Written by Shatterdaymorn See less
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Derek Knight (producer)
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Derek Knight | Courtney Westphal
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Updated Dec 31, 2013
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2013 (United States)

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Self - Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona Self - Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona   See fewer
The Universe (2007)
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