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Language English Pages 304 pp. Originally published 3 October 2013 Genre Non-fiction Subjects Science, Astronomy | 3.9/5 Goodreads Publication date October 3, 2013 ISBN 978-1617230066 Country United States of America | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Five billion years of solitude lee billings
Five Billion Years of Solitude: The Search for Life Among the Stars is a non-fiction work by the science author Lee Billings. The text was initially published on October 3, 2013 by Current.
Contents
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Overview
In this book, Billings explores the scientists and science behind the ever-expanding universe of exoplanets. Since the first detection of a planet orbiting another Sun-like star in 1995, scientists have discovered an increasing number of worlds beyond our solar system through detections by telescopes and spacecraft. Billings reveals the scientists behind these discoveries and their thoughts on not only exoplanets, but also their triumphs and frustrations in their quest to solve one of the greatest mysteries of humankind: Are we alone? Billings includes interviews with Frank Drake, Geoffrey Marcy, Greg Laughlin, James Kasting, Matt Mountain, Wesley Traub, Sara Seager, and many other prominent researchers.
Topics covered
The book has 10 chapters: