Exoplanets, the hunt for another Earth

Exoplanets – The hunt for another Earth

Graphic illustration of an exoplanet passing a red star

Is our earth unique? Or are there others – perhaps many others – out there? Is there extraterrestrial intelligent life out there?

It was as recently as in 1995 when there was the first evidence of planets in other solar systems. These planets are called exoplanets. In the meantime astronomers have detected thousands of exoplanets.

To read the full article, please login. The full content of this article and all premium articles is available exclusively for site members.
Site membership is free. If you are an existing user, please login. New users may register below.

Existing Users Log In

twelve − 12 =

   
Forgot password? Click here to reset
New User Registration
Please indicate that you agree to the Terms of Service

eighteen − eleven =

*Required field
Tags:

Christian Schumacher

Dr. Christian Schumacher is the founder and managing director of StepChange Innovations GmbH, a technology development and consulting firm based in Germany. He has 30 years of experience in the chemical industry with global players such as Hoechst, DyStar and Archroma in various senior managemnet roles.