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Alien Encounter: A Scientific Novel
Dirk Schulze-Makuch
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Description for Alien Encounter: A Scientific Novel
Paperback. In this novel, the author combines topics related to state-of-the-art research in astrobiology with fictional elements to produce a thrilling page turner that is thoroughly grounded in scientific principle. An appendix covers the underlying science. Series: Science and Fiction. Num Pages: 236 pages, 1 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: PGS; TTDS; VXQB; WNX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 237 x 154 x 14. Weight in Grams: 384.
It has been nearly 100 years since the Apollo moon landings, when Jack and Vladimir, two astronauts on a mission to Venus, discover a mysterious void related to indigenous life on the planet. Subsequently more voids are detected on Earth, Mars, Titan, and, quite ominously, inside a planetoid emerging from the Kuiper belt. Jack is sent to investigate the voids in the Solar System and intercept the planetoid - which, as becomes increasingly clear, is inhabited by alien life forms. Jack and his crew will have little time to understand their alien biochemistry, abilities, behavior patterns, resilience, ... Read more
It has been nearly 100 years since the Apollo moon landings, when Jack and Vladimir, two astronauts on a mission to Venus, discover a mysterious void related to indigenous life on the planet. Subsequently more voids are detected on Earth, Mars, Titan, and, quite ominously, inside a planetoid emerging from the Kuiper belt. Jack is sent to investigate the voids in the Solar System and intercept the planetoid - which, as becomes increasingly clear, is inhabited by alien life forms. Jack and his crew will have little time to understand their alien biochemistry, abilities, behavior patterns, resilience, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG
Number of pages
250
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Series
Science and Fiction
Condition
New
Weight
384g
Number of Pages
236
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319019604
SKU
V9783319019604
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About Dirk Schulze-Makuch
Dirk Schulze-Makuch is an astrobiologist and faculty member at Washington State University. He previously co-authored the book Life in the Universe: Expectations and Constraints (Springer, 1st edition in 2004, 2nd edition in 2008), which provides an intriguing guide for the search of extraterrestrial life and a sense of what might be out there.
Reviews for Alien Encounter: A Scientific Novel
From the book reviews: The main theme of this book is the need to keep an open mind regarding the possibilities for diverse forms of life in the Solar System and beyond. ... the appendix provides a useful discussion of a number of important astrobiological concepts, and will be of value to students and others wishing ... Read more