Astrophysics of Life: Proceedings of the Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium, Held in Baltimore, Maryland May 6-9, 2002

By Mario Livio and William B. Sparks

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521824907
• ISBN13: 9780521824903
• Release Date: February 2005
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.9" x 9.8"