Habitability and Cosmic Catastrophes

The solar system has a rather well-known history. Looking at the present situation, one might get the impression that it was a rather stable and well-defined system: the orbits of the planets appear to be stable, climate and atmospheres on the planets have been determined, the risk of collision with...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Hanslmeier, Arnold (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg : Imprint: Springer, 2009.
Edition:1st ed. 2009.
Series:Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics,
Subjects:
Astrobiology.
Planetary science.
Astrophysics.
Solar system.
Environment.
Radiation dosimetry.
Planetary Science.
Space Physics.
Environmental Sciences.
Radiation Dosimetry and Protection .
Online Access:Texto Completo
Table of Contents:
  • Habitable zones
  • Properties and Environments of Life
  • Stars and Galaxies
  • Planetary Systems
  • Catastrophes in Our Solar System?
  • Catastrophes in Extrasolar Planetary Systems?
  • The Solar Neighborhood
  • The Search for Extraterrestrial Life.

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