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Characterizing Super-Earths in reflected light

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 November 2008

H. Zinnecker ,
N. Epchtein ,
H. Rauer  and
J. Schneider
J. Schneider*
Affiliation:
LUTh – Observatoire de Paris, 92190 Meudon, France
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Abstract

We review the investigation of Super-Earths. After defining this category of planets, we briefly defend the paradigm that they may be good targets for the search of Life, since they may be abundant and all terrestrial concepts are valid for them. We then describe the scientific benefits of their characterization by analyzing (by spectroscopy and polarimetry) the light they reflect from the parent star. We finally compare the performances of space missions and Dome C approaches.

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Research Article
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European Astronomical Society Publications Series , Volume 33: 2nd ARENA Conference: The Astrophysical Science Cases at Dome C , 2008 , pp. 71 - 74
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© EAS, EDP Sciences, 2008

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