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The search for life on other planets
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The search for life on other planets

by Bruce Jakosky

This book examines the scientific evidence for extraterrestrial life, covering the origin of life on Earth, habitability within the Solar System, and the discovery of planets orbiting other stars. It provides a comprehensive overview of the search for life in the universe.

Accession 6586 ISBN 0521598370 Publisher Cambridge University Press
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