Astrobiology future perspectives /
"This book focuses on abiogenic organic matter from the viewpoint of astronomy and planetary science and considers its potential relevance to the origins of life on Earth and elsewhere."--Jacket.
| Other Authors: | Ehrenfreund, P., SpringerLink (Online Service) |
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
Dordrecht ; Boston :
Kluwer Academic Publishers,
©2004.
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| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (xv, 512 pages) : illustrations, portrait. |
| Series: |
Astrophysics and space science library ;
v. 305. |
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| Summary: |
"This book focuses on abiogenic organic matter from the viewpoint of astronomy and planetary science and considers its potential relevance to the origins of life on Earth and elsewhere."--Jacket. |
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| Item Description: |
"The International Space Science Team ... organized a workshop at the International Space Science Institute in Bern, Switzerland between April 1-4, 2003, with a title: Astrobiology - Future Perspectives"--Preface. Includes bibliographical references. The synthesis of the elements and the formation of stars / M. Spaans -- Organic molecules in the interstellar medium / T.J. Millar -- Relation to primitive solar system material / A.J. Markwick and S.B. Charnley -- Planet formation: problems and prospects / G. Wuchterl -- From elemental carbon to complex macromolecular : networks in space / F. Cataldo -- Organic molecules in planetary atmospheres / M. Roos-Serote -- Observations and laboratory data of planetary organics / T.L. Roush and D.P. Cruikshank -- The molecular complexity of comets / J. Crovisier -- Kuiper belt: water and organics / C.de Bergh -- Interplanetary dust particles and astrobiology / F.J. Molster -- The prebiotic atmosphere of the earth / F. Selsis -- Early life on Earth : the ancient fossil record / F. Westall -- Highly altered organic matter on Earth : biosignature relevance / B.A. Hofinann -- Insoluble organic matter in carbonaceous chondrites and archean cherts : an insight into their structure by electron pamagnetic resonance / L. Binet [and others] -- The chemistry of the origin of life / O. Botta -- A novel synthesis of biomolecular precursors / R. Saladino [and others] -- Mars, Europa, and beyond / J.D. Rummel. "This book focuses on abiogenic organic matter from the viewpoint of astronomy and planetary science and considers its potential relevance to the origins of life on Earth and elsewhere."--Jacket. |
| Physical Description: |
1 online resource (xv, 512 pages) : illustrations, portrait. |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: |
9781402023057 1402023057 6610616752 9786610616756 |