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Comets And The Origin Of Life, Carl Sagan
Comets And The Origin Of Life, Carl Sagan
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Dr. Carl Sagan is the David Duncan Professor of Astronomy and Space Sciences and the Director of the Laboratory for Planetary Studies at Cornell University. He played a leading role in the Mariner, Viking and Voyager expeditions to the planets, for which he received numerous awards including the NASA Medal for Exceptional Scientific Achievement. His scientific research has enhanced mankind's understanding of the greenhouse effect on Venus, dust storms on Mars, the origin of life, and the search for life elsewhere.
Dr. Sagan is author, co-author or editor of more than 20 books, including The Dragons of Eden for which …