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LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE
Astronomy 202
Date of last modification:
16/12/2010
Class 09/09:
Topics covered:
- The forms of Hydrogen (atomic, molecular) and its formation in interstellar space
- The HCO+ ( |C≡O—H ) molecule
- The importance of stars in the formation of life
- Creation of heavier (organic) elements (C,N,O,Si)
- Planets created from leftover material of star formation
- Radiation of energy to planets (necessity of heat for life to form)
- It is the very first factor in the Drake Equation (check Carl Sagan video)
- Simple calculation of star formation in the Milky Way (MW)
- Physical geometry and structure of the MW
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