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100	1		_aMaunder, E. Walter _q(Edward Walter), _d1851-1928
245	1	0	_aAre the Planets Inhabited?
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-04-23
505	0		_aThe question stated -- The living organism -- The Sun -- The distribution of the elements in space -- The Moon -- The canals of Mars -- The condition of Mars -- The illusions of Mars -- Venus, Mercury and the asteroids -- The major planets -- When the major planets cool -- The final question.
508			_aProduced by Jonathan Ingram and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520			_a"Are the Planets Inhabited?" by E. Walter Maunder is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. The book explores the possibility of life existing on other planets within our solar system, particularly focusing on the physical conditions necessary for habitability. The author presents a thorough examination of celestial bodies, employing a blend of observations and scientific reasoning to assess whether these worlds might support life akin to what we experience on Earth. The opening of the book establishes the framework for the inquiry into planetary habitability, addressing the historical context surrounding humanity's perception of the universe. Maunder elaborates on the evolution of thought regarding the nature of celestial bodies, asserting that for a planet to be deemed "inhabited," it must host intelligent, conscious life. He also emphasizes that the investigation must be based primarily on physical conditions and the presence of organic life-supporting elements, such as water. The initial chapters reflect on the definitions of life, the requirements for existence, and pose critical questions that will set the stage for evaluating planets like Mars and Venus in subsequent discussions. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLife on other planets
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/35937
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