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) - Hardcover

 
9780521824903: 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)
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0521824907 ISBN 13: 9780521824903
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

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.

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

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

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

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2005
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521824907
ISBN 13 
9780521824903
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
122
Editor
Livio Mario, Reid I. Neill, Sparks William B.

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