Tatooine Discovered?

Tatooine Discovered?

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Science, Physics

11th Grade - University

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The video discusses the discovery of Kepler 16B, a planet similar to Star Wars' Tatooine, orbiting a binary star system. The Kepler mission has enabled the discovery of such planets by measuring light changes from stars. Although Kepler 16B is too cold and gaseous for life, it might have a moon with potential for life due to seasonal changes. Astrobiologists speculate about organisms that could survive in such extreme conditions.

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What are the potential characteristics of a moon orbiting Kepler 16B?

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What organisms have scientists hypothesized could survive on Kepler 16B?

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