Comets and the Origin and Evolution of Life (Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics)

Comets and the Origin and Evolution of Life (Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics)

by Christopher F . Chyba (Editor), PaulJ.Thomas (Editor), RolandD.Hicks (Editor), Christopher P . Mc Kay (Editor)

Synopsis

This volume considers the role comets may have played in the origins and evolution of life. It is particularly relevant in light of recent investigations of Halley's comet, of new insights into organic synthesis in meteorites and comets, and of new results of numerical simulations of cometary orbits and impacts on Earth.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 364
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Springer
Published: 03 Aug 2006

ISBN 10: 3540330860
ISBN 13: 9783540330868