Thérèse Encrenaz

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Searching for Water in the Universe (2007)Paperback - 2007, 19 October 2006

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Part of Series
Springer Praxis Books
Part of Series
Springer-Praxis Books in Popular Astronomy
Part of Series
Popular Astronomy
Print Length
193 pages
Language
English
Publisher
Springer
Date Published
19 Oct 2006
ISBN-10
0387341749
ISBN-13
9780387341743

Description

This accessible book offers an imaginative journey through the Universe in search of water, founded on the latest science. The author begins by re-introducing the molecule H2O, its physical and chemical characteristics, its cosmic formation and abundance. The book goes on to describe methods by which the presence of water is detected, within the solar system and beyond. The book explores the presence and absence of water in the bodies of the Solar System: in the giant planets, with their rings and satellites, in comets, asteroids and in the terrestrial planets. The author explains how small differences in temperature cause water to exist in different states on different planets - vapour on Venus, liquid on Earth and solid ice on Mars - leading to divergence in the evolutionary paths of the three planets. The book concludes with a look at the important role played by water in studies of habitable exoplanets.

Product Details

Author:
Thérèse Encrenaz
Book Edition:
2007
Book Format:
Paperback
Country of Origin:
DE
Date Published:
19 October 2006
Dimensions:
24.23 x 17.07 x 1.14 cm
ISBN-10:
0387341749
ISBN-13:
9780387341743
Language:
English
Location:
New York, NY
Pages:
193
Publisher:
Weight:
417.3 gm

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