Complete Course in AstrobiologyGerda Horneck, Petra Rettberg John Wiley & Sons, 25.06.2008 - 434 Seiten This up-to-date resource is based on lectures developed by experts in the relevant fields and carefully edited by the leading astrobiologists within the European community. Aimed at graduate students in physics, astronomy and biology and their lecturers, the text begins with a general introduction to astrobiology, followed by sections on basic prebiotic chemistry, extremophiles, and habitability in our solar system and beyond. A discussion of astrodynamics leads to a look at experimental facilities and instrumentation for space experiments and, ultimately, astrobiology missions, backed in each case by the latest research results from this fascinating field. Includes a CD-ROM with additional course material. |
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2 From the Big Bang to the Molecules of Life | 23 |
3 Basic Prebiotic Chemistry | 55 |
4 From Molecular Evolution to Cellular Life | 85 |
5 Extremophiles the Physicochemical Limits of Life Growth and Survival | 121 |
6 Habitability | 151 |
7 Astrodynamics and Technological Aspects of Astrobiology Missions in Our Solar System | 179 |
8 Astrobiology of the Terrestrial Planets with Emphasis on Mars | 203 |
9 Astrobiology of Saturns Moon Titan | 223 |
10 Jupiters Moon Europa Geology and Habitability | 253 |
11 Astrobiology Experiments in Low Earth Orbit Facilities Instrumentation and Results | 273 |
12 Putting Together an Exobiology Mission The ExoMars Example | 321 |
13 Astrobiology Exploratory Missions and Planetary Protection Requirements | 353 |
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