num_pages: 192
description: Two top astronomers (and bestselling authors) take a cutting-edge look at how life itself develops, survives, evolves, becomes intelligent, and where it might exist in outer space. Illustrated with breathtaking photos and state-of-the-art graphics, this thrilling story reveals a newfound understanding of the conditions that fostered life on Earth; how stars and planets are formed; the specific qualities of the Sun and planets in our solar system; and the techniques required to observe phenomena outside our system. The fascinating advances in technology and information revealed here could enable us to locate extraterrestrials within the next 20 years!
language: English
title: Xtl: Extraterrestrial Life and How to Find It
titlecomplete: Xtl: Extraterrestrial Life and How to Find It
ratings_count: 7
publisher: Weidenfeld & Nicolson Ltd