1996/04/23 by Jean Schneider, Schneider, Jean
Physics and Astronomy · #Astrophysics (astro-ph) #FOS: Physical sciences #Space Science and Extraterrestrial Life #astro-ph
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.astro-ph/9604131
arxiv created 1996/04/23 · openalex publication_date 1996/04/23 · arxiv updated 2009/12/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
The discovery of an increasing number of Jupiter-like planets in orbit around other stars (or extra-solar planets) is a promising first step toward the search for Life in the Universe. We review all aspects of the question: - definition of Life - definition and characterization of the `habitable zone' around a star - overview of detection methods of planets, with special attention to habitable planets - present fingings - future projects.