Astrophysics of Life
Proceedings of the Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium, held in Baltimore, Maryland May 6–9, 2002
- Hardback
Series: Space Telescope Science Institute Symposium Series(No.
16)
- ISBN:9780521824903
- Publication date:February 2005
- 122pages
- Dimensions: 247 x 174 mm
- Weight: 0.435kg
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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.


