Alien Life: The Search for Extraterrestrials and Beyond - Hardcover

Parker, Barry R.

9780306457951: Alien Life: The Search for Extraterrestrials and Beyond

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0306457954 ISBN 13: 9780306457951

Publisher: Perseus Books, 1998

Parker propels us into the thrilling realm of space exploration, assessing our chances of finding extraterrestrials, as he describes the science behind our efforts to reach the final frontier. Today's cutting-edge radio telescopes scan the cosmos for any signal that may indicate alien contact. Already we may have found microbes in meteorites from Mars. Three of Jupiter's moons are now known to contain ice and liquid water. Having discovered planets outside our solar system, astronomers believe that perhaps other "suns" exist capable of supporting planets that harbor alien life forms. Parker stresses that disaster surely awaits as Earth's ever-growing population depletes our planer's natural resources. He explains the plans to mine treasures in space, generate power on distant bodies, and establish thriving space communities.We can control our alien searches in space, but what if they find us first? Have we already been visited? How do we account for eye-witness reports of bizarre glowing lights, scorched patterns on crop fields, and alleged abductions? Buckle your seatbelt as our eloquent guide navigates us through the magnificent discoveries of yesterday and today in search of undiscovered worlds and extraterrestrials of tomorrow.

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Synopsis:

Pointing up to the heavens, today's cutting-edge radio telescopes scan the cosmos for any signal that may indicate alien life, as tantalizing prospects lead us further along our quest. Already we may have found microbes in meteorites from Mars. As Parker points out, three of Jupiter's moons are now known to contain ice and liquid water - leading some scientists to believe that perhaps under this ice lie hidden areas teeming with aquatic life. After discovering planets outside our solar system, astronomers believe that other "suns" may exist capable of supporting planets that harbor alien life-forms. Beyond making contact, Parker stresses that disaster surely awaits us on Earth as its ever-growing population depletes our planet's natural resources. He delineates the plans to mine treasures in space, generate power on distant bodies, and establish thriving communities in space. We can con trol our alien searches in space, but what if they find us first? Have we already been visited? Have humanoid creatures with large black eyes actually hovered over our towns?

How do we account for eyewitness reports of bizarre glowing lights, "scorched" patterns on crop fields, and alleged abductions? Parker investigates the truth surrounding these visits and discusses the UFO phenomenon.

About the Author:

Barry Parker, Ph.D, is an award-winning science writer and the author of eleven highly acclaimed books in popular science, including Alien Life, Cosmic Time Travel, Einstein's Dream, and Einstein's Brainchild.

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