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Encyclopedia of Astrobiology

The interdisciplinary field of Astrobiology constitutes a joint arena where provocative discoveries are coalescing concerning, e.g. the prevalence of exoplanets, the diversity and hardiness of life, and its increasingly likely chances for its emergence. Biologists, astrophysicists, biochemists, geos...

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Other Authors: Amils, Ricardo (Editor), Cernicharo Quintanilla, José (Editor), Cleaves, Henderson James (Editor), Irvine, William M. (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 2011, 2011
Edition:1st ed. 2011
Subjects:
Planetary Science
Biogeosciences
Astrobiology
Bioorganic Chemistry
Biochemistry
Astrophysics
Biogeography
Online Access:
Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • The encyclopedia comprises approximately 1700 entries from the following fields: Astrophysics
  • Astrochemistry
  • Planetology
  • Space Science
  • Space Missions and Planetary Protection
  • Geology
  • Geochemisty
  • Geomicrobiology
  • Traces of Life
  • Chemistry
  • Biochemistry
  • Biology
  • Microbiology
  • Origins of Life
  • Artificial Life
  • Epistemology. The alphabetical part is complemented by: Astrobiological Data
  • Astronomical Data
  • Geological Data
  • Chemical and Biological Data
  • Chronological History of Life on Earth

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