1. Home
  2. / Harlow Shapley
  3. / Shapley's "liquid water belt" theory contributed to the understanding of what?

Shapley's "liquid water belt" theory contributed to the understanding of what?

  • Cloud Formation

  • Tidal Waves

  • Habitability of Planets

  • Composition of Stars

Answer

The Habitability of Planets is the study of whether an exoplanet or moon can sustain life. Shapley's "liquid water belt" theory, proposed in 1917, states that there is a region around a star where liquid water can exist on a planet or moon. This region is called the habitable zone.
Shining a Light on Harlow Shapley: The Scientist and Advocate Quiz

Shining a Light on Harlow Shapley: The Scientist and Advocate Quiz

Take the Harlow Shapley Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox