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The search for life in the universe
- Title
- The search for life in the universe / Donald Goldsmith, Tobias Owen.
- Author
- Goldsmith, Donald.
- Publication
- Reading, Mass. : Addison-Wesley, ©1992.
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text | Use in library | QB54 .G58 1992 | Off-site |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Owen, Tobias C.
- Description
- xiii, 530 pages : illustrations (some color); 23 cm
- Subject
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Contents
- The search from the human perspective -- Space, time, and the history of the universe -- Galaxies -- Interstellar gas and dust -- Energy liberation in stars -- How stars end their lives -- The nature of life on earth -- The origin of life -- From molecules to minds -- How strange can life be? -- The origin and early history of the solar system -- Venus -- Mars -- Is there life on Mars? -- The giant planets and their satellites -- Is Earth unique? -- The development of extraterrestrial civilizations -- How can we communicate? -- Interstellar radio and television messages -- Extraterrestrial visitors to Earth? -- Where is everybody?
- ISBN
- 0201569493
- 9780201569490
- LCCN
- 91026177
- OCLC
- ocm24286519
- 24286519
- SCSB-2113954
- Owning Institutions
- Princeton University Library