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Water in the Universe (Hardcover, 2011 Ed.)
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Water in the Universe (Hardcover, 2011 Ed.)
Series: Astrophysics and Space Science Library, 368
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Due to its specific chemical and physical properties, water is
essential for life on Earth. And it is assumed that this would be
the case for extraterrestrial life as well. Therefore it is
important to investigate where water can be found in the Universe.
Although there are places that are completely dry, places where the
last rainfall happened probably several 100 million years ago,
surprisingly this substance is quite omnipresent. In the outer
solar system the large satellites of Jupiter and Saturn are covered
by a thick layer of ice that could be hiding a liquid ocean below.
This of course brings up the question of whether the recently
detected extrasolar planets could have some water on their surfaces
and how we can detect this. Water molecules are also found in
interstellar gas and dust clouds. This book begins with an
introductory chapter reviewing the physical and chemical properties
of water. Then it illuminates the apparent connection between water
and life. This is followed by chapters dealing with our current
knowledge of water in the solar system, followed by a discussion
concerning the potential presence and possible detection of water
on exoplanets. The signature of water in interstellar space and
stars are reviewed before the origin of water in the Universe is
finally discussed. The book ends with an appendix on detection
methods, satellite missions and astrophysical concepts touched upon
in the main parts of the book. The search for water in the Universe
is related to the search for extraterrestrial life and is of
fundamental importance for astrophysics, astrobiology and other
related topics. This book therefore addresses students and
researchers in these fields.
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