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. |
| Subjects: |
Table of Contents:
- 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.