ABSTRACT

Astrobiology is a multidisciplinary pursuit that in various guises encompasses astronomy, chemistry, planetary and Earth sciences, and biology. It relies on mathematical, statistical, and computer modeling for theory, and space science, engineering, and computing to implement observational and experimental work. Consequently, when studying astrobio

chapter 1|32 pages

Origin of the Elements

chapter 2|30 pages

The Chemistry of Space

chapter 3|28 pages

Habitable Earth

chapter 4|26 pages

Building the Solar System

chapter 5|40 pages

Early Earth

chapter 6|18 pages

Properties of Life

chapter 7|34 pages

Terrestrial Biochemistry

chapter 8|26 pages

Origin of Life

chapter 9|20 pages

Early Life

chapter 10|34 pages

Mars

chapter 11|32 pages

Icy Worlds

chapter 12|22 pages

Detecting Exoplanets

chapter 13|34 pages

Exoplanetary Systems

chapter 14|22 pages

Prospecting for Life