Astrophysics of Life: Proceedings of the Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium, held in Baltimore, Maryland May 6–9, 2002 (Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium Series, Series Number 16) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0521173280 ISBN 13: 9780521173285

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Synopsis

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.

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Book Description

This volume is based on a meeting held at the Space Telescope Science Institute, which aimed to lay 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 strategies for searches. The book contains an indispensable collection of reference material for researchers and graduate students.

About the Author

Mario Livio is Head of the Science Division at the Space Telescope Science Institute, Baltimore, MD.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2011
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521173280
• ISBN 13: 9780521173285
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 124
• Editor: Livio Mario, Reid I. Neill, Sparks William B.