Faint Echoes, Distant Stars

The Science and Politics of Finding Life Beyond Earth

Autori

• Ben Bova

Parametri

• 352 pagine
• 13 ore di lettura

• Saggistica
• Scienza
• Spazio e astronomia

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The exploration of neighboring planets reveals intriguing possibilities for life beyond Earth. Mars features ice caps, while Jupiter's moons hint at vast oceans beneath their icy surfaces. Initially deemed inhospitable, Venus's toxic atmosphere and acidic oceans bear a striking resemblance to Earth's early environment, suggesting that life may have once thrived in conditions previously thought impossible. This investigation into planetary atmospheres and geological features opens new avenues for understanding the potential for extraterrestrial life.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2005

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