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Physics 202: Introduction to Astronomy – Lecture 24
Carsten Denker
Physics DepartmentCenter for Solar–Terrestrial
Research
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Cosmic Evolution
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Life in the Universe Life in the universe Life in the solar
system Life on Earth Miller-Urey
experiment Alternative
biochemistries Interstellar origin Diversity and culture
Intelligent life? Drake equation Search for
extraterrestrial intelligence
The “Water Hole”
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Chemical Evolution
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Drake Equation
R*: Rate of star formation fp: Fraction of stars with
planetary systems ne: Number of habitable planets
per planetary system fl: Fraction of planets on which
life arises fi: Fraction of life-bearing planets on which
intelligence arises fc: Fraction of planets on which intelligent life
develops and uses technology L: Average lifetime of a technological civilization
p e l i cN R f n f f f L
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Habitable Zones
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Anybody out there?