The Planet Factory : Exoplanets and the Search for a Second Earth (Paperback)

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Interesting book that summarizes the state of exoplanet science and discovery, discusses the questions that the discoveries triggered and offers some answers. Well-written, in a language that keeps you reading, and that can also be understood by people not directly involved with astronomy.

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Striking a good balance between technical detail and narrative engagement this situation report on what we know about the processes that create planets simply reinforces the notion that to get a world like Earth, that can support complex life, would seem to be an uncommon event. The suggestion at...

from bluyssae

Interesting book that summarizes the state of exoplanet science and discovery, discusses the questions that the discoveries triggered and offers some answers. Well-written, in a language that keeps you reading, and that can also be understood by people not directly involved with astronomy.