Reviews for Astrochemistry: From Astronomy to Astrobiology

The average rating for Astrochemistry: From Astronomy to Astrobiology based on 2 reviews is 4 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2020-04-16 00:00:00 F Schouten The book starts with a introduction to the molecular universe by examining the Big Bang theory and how that it or an event like it is the catalyst for the origins of life. In the ideology that the ingredients for life can only be created from an event of this magnitude, an explosion hot enough to create the elements essential to life. It moves on to then discuss how starlight, galaxies and cluster are formed along with the science behind them. So form starlight it explains how scientist can identify element within yhe star and galaxy based on spectroscopy, the study of elemental wave lengths. It breaks down the chemistry to determine the role of the most abundant element and the detection of hydrogen in galaxies and their spectral mapping. It goes in depth about the stellar chemistry involved in different class of starts and the cycles that produce different element at various temperatures. All of this is leading up to the interstellar medium and the photochemistry's interaction with interstellar dust that sow the seeds of life in molecular clouds. The charged particle hook a ride on meteorites and comets as they travel through space crashing on planet depositing elements for life on a new planet. As long as the planet is in the habitable zone of a solar system then life has a chance to evolve germinated with photosynthesis the begins the prebiotic chemistry that creates carbon and water based lifeforms. It moves through the universal tree of life to show how all living creatures can evolve over billions of years. All of this is wrapped up with the ability of humanity to migrate throughout the universe specifically point to a possible migration to Saturn's moon, Titan. The book was interesting and definitely no for the fate of hard considering the amount of chemistry that was embedded in ever page. A good knowledge of the workings of Organic Chemistry is a definite requirement to get the most out of this book. Without a basic knowledge of OC, a person should consider a different book for general knowledge.

Review # 2 was written on 2011-05-30 00:00:00 Janelle Mcdermid It's good