Searching for Water in the Universe

by Thérèse Encrenaz

Book Overview

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387341749
• ISBN13: 9780387341743
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 193 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.7" x 9.5"