The idea of life elsewhere than on Earth dates back to antiquity. In 1686, Fontenelle mentioned inhabited planets and, in 1892, Flammarion considered life on Mars likely. The discovery of exoplanets opens up new avenues, but how can we avoid Flammarion's mistakes and prove this existence without direct analysis ?
Free admission. Prior booking required on the BnF website.
The lecture series is offered in partnership with Pour la Science magazine and Télérama sorties.
Speakers :
- Alessandro Morbidelli, Chair Planetary Formation : from Earth to Exoplanets, Collège de France
- Adrien Barbé, Deputy Head of the Collection Development Department, Bibliothèque nationale de France
