Envisioning exoplanets : searching for life in the galaxy / Michael Carroll ; foreword by Elisa Quintana ; illustrated by Michael Carroll and members of the International Association of Astronomical Artists.
| Author/creator | Carroll, Michael, 1955- author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Washington, DC : Smithsonian Books, [2020] |
| Copyright Date | ©2020 |
| Description | 224 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Early thoughts and the first findings -- Kepler's findings : planets, planets everywhere, but is there any life? -- Circling a red dwarf -- Exotic exoplanets around stranger stars -- It's an alien life. |
| Abstract | "Envisioning Exoplanets traces the journey of astronomers and researchers on their quest to explore the universe for a planet like Earth"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Abstract | Exoplanets-- worlds beyond our solar system-- were once dismissed as science fiction. More than 4,000 exoplanets have been discovered in the universe since 1992, giving us answers-- and providing new questions-- about how the universe was formed and what sets our solar system apart. Carroll takes us on a journey through the cosmos to learn more about the exoplanets, stars, and other space phenomena that scientists have discovered so far. -- adapted from jacket |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (page 218) and index. |
| Genre/form | Instructional and educational works. |
| Genre/form | Instructional and educational works. |
| LCCN | 2020007210 |
| ISBN | 9781588346919 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 1588346919 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 523.24 C2367E | ✔ Available | Place Hold |