Looking for Habitability and Life in the Outer Solar System

Datum 17.03.2021
Zeit16:15 Uhr
OrtOnline
Zoom Link
Meeting-ID: 999 1373 8211
Referent Prof. Jonathan Lunine (Cornell University)
Abstract

At least three moons in the outer solar system are known to have liquid water oceans beneath their surfaces (Europa, Enceladus, and Titan), and the last of these has surface lakes and seas composed mostly of methane. How do we know this, what are the implications for these moons having environments that might support life and have supported life’s origin, and how do we go search for life and habitability? I will outline current plans and strategies for answering one of science’s great questions.