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_aQB54 _b.C686 2013 |
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_aCoustenis, Athena, _eauthor. |
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_aLife beyond Earth : _bThe Search for Habitable Worlds in the Universe / _cAthena Coustenis, Thérèse Encrenaz. |
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_aCambridge : _bCambridge University Press, _c2013. |
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_a1 online resource (296 pages) : _bdigital, PDF file(s). |
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_atext _btxt _2rdacontent |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aTitle from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 04 Apr 2016). | ||
| 520 | _aWhat is life and where can it exist? What searches are being made to identify conditions for life on other worlds? If extraterrestrial inhabited worlds are found, how can we explore them? In this book, two leading astrophysicists provide an engaging account of where we stand in our quest for habitable environments, in the Solar System and beyond. Starting from basic concepts, the narrative builds scientifically, including more in-depth material as boxed additions to the main text. The authors recount fascinating recent discoveries from space missions and observations using ground-based telescopes, of possible life-related artefacts in Martian meteorites, extrasolar planets, and subsurface oceans on Europa, Titan and Enceladus. They also provide a forward look to future missions. This is an exciting, informative read for anyone interested in the search for habitable and inhabited planets, and an excellent primer for students in astrobiology, habitability, planetary science and astronomy. | ||
| 650 | 0 | _aLife on other planets | |
| 650 | 0 | _aExobiology | |
| 650 | 0 | _aHabitable planets | |
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_aEncrenaz, Thérèse, _eauthor. |
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_iPrint version: _z9781107026179 |
| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139206921 |
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