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Water in the Universe

Due to its specific chemical and physical properties, water is essential for life on Earth. And it is assumed that this would be the case for extraterrestrial life as well. Therefore it is important to investigate where water can be found in the Universe. Although there are places that are completel...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Hanslmeier, Arnold (Autor)
Autor Corporativo: SpringerLink (Online service)
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands : Imprint: Springer, 2011.
Edición:1st ed. 2011.
Colección:Astrophysics and Space Science Library, 368
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Acceso en línea:Texto Completo

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