An introduction to astrobiology
By: edited by Iain Gilmour and Mark A. Sephton ; authors, Andrew Conway ... [et al.].
Contributors: Gilmour, Iain.; Sephton, Mark A.; Conway, Andrew, 1972-
Publisher: Open University; Cambridge University Press
Published: 2004
Place of publication: [Milton Keynes, UK]; [New York]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 358
Subjects: Life -- Origin.; Exobiology.; Life on other planets.
Other titles: Astrobiology
Description: This is an elementary university text about life in the universe. It examines how life may have arisen on Earth and reviews the evidence for possible life on Mars, Europa and Titan. The potential for life in exoplanetary systems and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence are also discussed.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
"First published 2003"--T.p. verso.
"This publication forms part of an Open University course S283 'Planetary Science and the Search for Life'."