Is there life elsewhere in the universe? What might it be like and how will we ever find it? Cosmic Company ponders the possibility of aliens visiting the Earth, as well as what it would mean if we were to pick up a signal from the cosmos that would prove we're neither alone, r the smartest creatures in creation. It explains why scientists think life might be plentiful on other worlds, and how we might get in touch. Containing a thorough overview of the science and techlogy behind the search for life, the book highlights current and future space missions and research, which are aiming to answer some of the greatest questions mankind has ever asked. This easy-to-read book, by two experienced writers of popular astromy, is suitable for anyone who ever wondered whether there's anybody out there...
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
ISBN-10
0521822335
ISBN-13
9780521822336
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96171804
Dimensions
Weight
654g
Height
246mm
Width
189mm
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
Cambridge
Spine
18mm
Content Note
18 B/w Illus. 97 Colour Illus.
Prizes
Winner of OTHER Award 2004.
Author Biography
Seth Shostak is a Senior Astronomer at the SETI Institute, Mountain View, California. Alex Barnett is CEO of the Chabot Space and Science Center, Oakland, California.
