
Exoplanets and Extraterrestrials | Dr. Karin Oberg
The Thomistic Institute
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Exploring Exoplanets and Cosmic Significance
The chapter delves into the field of exoplanets and the search for potentially inhabited planets, emphasizing the exploration of atmospheres for signs of life. It touches on the connections between science, philosophy, and theology, discussing the cosmological, philosophical, and theological implications of discovering inhabited planets and the relationship between cosmology and religion. The chapter also examines the technique of detecting exoplanets through observing transit events and reflects on the uniqueness of our solar system compared to other discovered planetary systems.
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