Possibilities for an Aerial Biosphere in Temperate Sub Neptune-Sized Exoplanet Atmospheres

Possibilities for an Aerial Biosphere in Temperate Sub Neptune-Sized Exoplanet Atmospheres

The search for signs of life through the detection of exoplanet atmosphere biosignature gases is gaining momentum. Yet, only a handful of rocky exoplanet atmospheres are suitable for observation with planned next-generation telescopes. To broaden prospects, we describe the possibilities for an aeria...

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Main Authors:	Sara Seager, Janusz J. Petkowski, Maximilian N. Günther, William Bains, Thomas Mikal-Evans, Drake Deming
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2021-05-01
Series:	Universe
Subjects:	exoplanets exoplanet atmospheres biosignature gases
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2218-1997/7/6/172

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