Searching for Life on Other Planets

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What is an exoplanet? What is the "Goldilocks orbit"? From microbial life to Roswell, from the Drake Equation to the Fermi Paradox, this book traces the journey so far of scientific investigations into possible life on other planets, then takes a look at new technical advancements in the field of astrobiology, including the Extremely Large Telescope (ELT) and the launch of the Europa Clipper.