Extraterrestrial CivilizationsExamines the possibility of the existence of life in other parts of the universe and discusses problems connected with communication with an extraterrestrial civilization. |
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The Inner Solar System | 41 |
The Outer Solar System | 63 |
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61 Cygni acceleration Alpha Centauri angular momentum animals asteroid asteroid belt astronauts astronomer atmosphere billion binary black hole body brain carbon dioxide center of gravity century chance chemical circling clouds complex compounds condensation detected develop diameter distance dust and gas Earth ecosphere energy evidence exist extraterrestrial civilizations extraterrestrial intelligence fact free-world Galactic Galaxy giant giant star gravitational field habitable planets helium human intelligent species interstellar Jupiter kilometers land light-years liquid living main sequence Mars Martian mass massive matter Mercury microwaves midget star miles Milky molecules Moon Moon's nebula nebular hypothesis objects orbit organisms outer oxygen particles percent perhaps photons planetary system possible principle of mediocrity probes radiation radio waves reason rotation satellites seemed signals Solar system space settlements spectral class speed of light Sun's Sunlike stars suppose sure surface telescope temperature tidal effect tion Universe Venus volatiles wavelength