Chemistry in Space
Subtitle: From Interstellar Matter to the Origin of Life
Publisher: Wiley-VCH
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Weinheim
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource] :
Number of pages: 303
ISBN-13: 9783527631612; 9781282712423
Subjects: Science: Astronomy; Science
Description: An introduction to chemical processes under "unearthly" and hence usually extreme conditions and their impact on the early development of our solar system, as well as a deeper understanding of processes in earthly regions where conditions approach those of extraterrestrial areas. A unique and extraordinary perspective written with chemists in mind.
Notes: Description based on print version record.
Table of contents: title: Chemistry in Space: From Interstellar Matter to the Origin of Life; Contents; Preface; 1: Introduction and Technical Notes; 2: Origin and Development of the Universe; 3: The Evolution of Stars; 4: The Interstellar Medium; 5: The Solar System; 6: Exoplanets; 7: The Origin of Life; Index.