Habitability and Cosmic Catastrophes

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Hanslmeier, Arnold (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin, Heidelberg : Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2009.
• Series: Advances in Astrobiology and Biogeophysics,
• Subjects: Physics.; Planetology.; Astrophysics.; Space sciences.; Astrobiology.; Climate change.; Radiation protection.; Radiation > Safety measures.; Astrophysics and Astroparticles.; Extraterrestrial Physics, Space Sciences.; Climate Change.; Effects of Radiation/Radiation Protection.

The solar system has a rather well-known history. Looking at the present situation, one might get the impression that it was a rather stable and well-defined system: the orbits of the planets appear to be stable, climate and atmospheres on the planets have been determined, the risk of collision with...

Table of Contents:

• Habitable zones
• Properties and Environments of Life
• Stars and Galaxies
• Planetary Systems
• Catastrophes in Our Solar System?
• Catastrophes in Extrasolar Planetary Systems?
• The Solar Neighborhood
• The Search for Extraterrestrial Life.