The second edition of Goldsmith and Owen's widely acclaimed work explores the notion that life may exist beyond the planet Earth. The book weaves together strands of inquiry from biology, planetary astronomy, astrophysics, geology, and communications theory. By combining these relevant fields of science, students benefit from a complete and clear understanding of the types of objects in the universe and their characteristics-helping them explore one of life's greatest adventures.
- ISBN10 0201569493
- ISBN13 9780201569490
- Publish Date 5 August 1992
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 12 November 2014
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Pearson
- Edition 2nd edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 519
- Language English