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The Hunt for Alien Life: A Wider Perspective
Peter Linde
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Description for The Hunt for Alien Life: A Wider Perspective
Paperback. Series: Astronomers' Universe. Num Pages: 256 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, 133 colour illustrations, 143 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: PGG; PGK; PGS; PSAJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
Astronomer Peter Linde takes the reader through the story of the search for extraterrestrial life in a captivating and thought-provoking way, specifically addressing the new research that is currently devoted towards discovering other planets with life. He discusses the methods used to detect possible signals from other civilizations and the ways that the space sciences are changing as a result of this new field. Are we alone? is a mystery that has forever fascinated mankind, gaining momentum by scientists since the 1995 discovery of the existence of exoplanets began to inspire new ways of thinking in astronomy. Here, ... Read more
Astronomer Peter Linde takes the reader through the story of the search for extraterrestrial life in a captivating and thought-provoking way, specifically addressing the new research that is currently devoted towards discovering other planets with life. He discusses the methods used to detect possible signals from other civilizations and the ways that the space sciences are changing as a result of this new field. Are we alone? is a mystery that has forever fascinated mankind, gaining momentum by scientists since the 1995 discovery of the existence of exoplanets began to inspire new ways of thinking in astronomy. Here, ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG Switzerland
Number of pages
256
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2016
Series
Astronomers' Universe
Condition
New
Weight
637g
Number of Pages
385
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319241166
SKU
V9783319241166
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About Peter Linde
Peter Linde has been fascinated by astronomy since childhood and is involved in many projects that convey this commitment in popular science form. Previously, he worked as an assistant professor in astronomy at Lund University, Sweden. As a researcher, he has been active in advanced analysis of astronomical imagery, participating in studies of solar-type stars and stellar populations in nearby ... Read more
Reviews for The Hunt for Alien Life: A Wider Perspective
The author's clear, crisp text is complemented by boxes that examine specific topics in more detail, and the book is extensively illustrated with relevant and informative diagrams, images and artist's impressions. The text is so well-structured that it can be read through from start to finish or dipped into at any point. Informative, thought-provoking, easy and enjoyable to read, this ... Read more