Astrobiology

The perfect distance from a star in order to sustain water.

• exoplanet

• goldilocks zone

• astrobiology

• transit

• habitability

When an object in space passes directly between a larger object and the observer.

• astrobiology

• goldilocks zone

• transit

• exoplanet

• habitability

The ability of the physical environment to support life.

• habitability

• goldilocks zone

• exoplanet

• transit

• astrobiology

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

A planet-like body that orbits a star other than the sun.

• habitability

• astrobiology

• transit

• exoplanet

• goldilocks zone

The study of life in the universe, including life on Earth and the possibility of life on other planets, etc.

• exoplanet

• goldilocks zone

• transit

• habitability

• astrobiology

A microorganism that lives in conditions, such as acid, salts, etc.

• extremophile

• astrobiology

• habitability

• goldilocks zone

• exoplanet

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

A mathematical formula created in 1961. It is used to estimate the chance of finding intelligent life in the Milky Way Galaxy.

• exoplanet

• goldilocks zone

• habitability

• astrobiology

• Drake Equation

A tool in space that is used as an infrared space observatory. It was launched on December 25, 2021. It will be used to discover and observe exoplanets, among other things.

• goldilocks zone

• habitability

• exoplanet

• astrobiology

• James Webb Space Telescope