Astrophysics of Life (Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium Series)

Astrophysics of Life (Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium Series)

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Book Description
This volume, based on a meeting held at the Space Telescope Science Institute, lays the astrophysical groundwork for locating habitable places in the Universe. Written by leading scientists in the field, it covers a range of topics relevant to the search for life in the universe, including extrasolar planet searches and properties; the history of the solar system; star and planet formation; the habitability of planets and search strategies.

Astrophysics of Life (Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium Series)

Astrophysics of Life (Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium Series),Mario Livio,Neill Reid,William Sparks,Michael Fall,Cambridge University Press,0521824907,Astronomy - General,Astrophysics & Space Science,Life Sciences - Evolution,Science,Science/Mathematics,Astrophysics,Science / Astronomy,Solar system

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