Astrobiology and Planetary Sciences in Latin America: Research, Education, Public Outreach, and Its Potential for Near-Future Investigations.
暫譯: 拉丁美洲的天體生物學與行星科學：研究、教育、公共宣傳及其對未來調查的潛力
Tovar, David, Leal, María Angélica
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商品描述
The main goal of this book is to communicate the current research projects held in Latin America regarding Astrobiology and Planetary Science topics.
Chapter 1 is based on a report by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) Commission F3 which emerges as a pivotal force in advancing interdisciplinary astrobiological research globally. The chapter underscores the commission's commitment to fostering international collaboration and its role as a bridge between astronomical research and broader scientific efforts.
Chapters 2 through 10 delve into specific regions, institutions, and their contributions:
The Centro de Astrobiología (CAB) is examined for its evolution and multidisciplinary pursuits, showcasing its influence on galactic evolution, prebiotic chemistry, and planetary habitability. Argentina's astrobiological journey from the 19th century to its active involvement in contemporary research with the Argentinian Research Unit in Astrobiology, and Brazil's pioneering work from the 1950s to the present, are explored, emphasizing influential figures, diverse communities, and contributions. The narrative extends to Colombia, tracing the emergence of astrobiology in 1986 and its subsequent institutionalization through entities like the Planetary Sciences and Astrobiology Research Group (GCPA), recognized and categorized by Ministry of Science Colombian Association of Astronomical Studies (ACDA). The Colombian landscape features vibrant engagement in academic activities, research endeavors, and public outreach initiatives. Chapter 9 unfolds the pivotal role of the Mexican Society of Astrobiology (SOMA) in advancing astrobiology in Mexico, emphasizing its multidisciplinary objectives. Meanwhile, Chapter 10 highlights Peru's contributions to astrobiology, chronicling the formation of the Astrobiology Group of Peru (GAP) and the establishment of the Scientific Society of Astrobiology of Peru (SCAP). The anthology culminates in Chapter 11, outlining the formalization of the Latin American Astrobiology Network. This network, established during the II Latin American Astrobiology Congress (2016), emphasizes ethical principles, research, education, and outreach across Latin America, positioning itself as a key player in advancing astrobiology and planetary sciences in the region.
This book serves as a valuable resource, meticulously documenting the multifaceted evolution of astrobiology in Latin America, encompassing institutional frameworks, historical trajectories, and contemporary contributions.
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本書的主要目標是傳達拉丁美洲在天體生物學和行星科學主題上的當前研究項目。第一章基於國際天文聯合會（IAU）F3委員會的報告，該委員會成為推動全球跨學科天體生物學研究的重要力量。這一章強調了該委員會促進國際合作的承諾，以及其作為天文研究與更廣泛科學努力之間橋樑的角色。第二至第十章深入探討特定地區、機構及其貢獻：
天體生物學中心（Centro de Astrobiología, CAB）被檢視其演變及多學科追求，展示其對銀河演化、前生物化學和行星宜居性的影響。阿根廷的天體生物學歷程從19世紀開始，至今積極參與當代研究，與阿根廷天體生物學研究單位的合作，巴西自1950年代以來的開創性工作也被探討，強調了影響力人物、多元社群及其貢獻。敘述延伸至哥倫比亞，追溯1986年天體生物學的興起及其後通過如行星科學與天體生物學研究小組（GCPA）等實體的制度化，該小組受到哥倫比亞科學部天文學研究協會（ACDA）的認可和分類。哥倫比亞的學術活動、研究努力和公共推廣計劃展現出活躍的參與。第九章揭示了墨西哥天體生物學會（SOMA）在推進墨西哥天體生物學中的關鍵角色，強調其多學科目標。第十章則突顯了秘魯對天體生物學的貢獻，記錄了秘魯天體生物學小組（GAP）的成立及秘魯天體生物學科學學會（SCAP）的建立。該選集在第十一章中達到高潮，概述了拉丁美洲天體生物學網絡的正式化。該網絡於第二屆拉丁美洲天體生物學大會（2016年）期間成立，強調倫理原則、研究、教育和推廣，並在拉丁美洲定位自己為推進該地區天體生物學和行星科學的關鍵角色。
本書作為一個寶貴的資源，細緻記錄了拉丁美洲天體生物學的多面向演變，涵蓋了制度框架、歷史軌跡和當代貢獻。
作者簡介
David Tovar: B.Sc. Geology from Universidad Nacional de Colombia the National University of Colombia, with a Master's degree in Geological Sciences from the University of Minnesota. Currently pursuing doctoral studies in Geosciences at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia National University of Colombia and Space Research and Astrobiology at the Universidad de Alcalá University of Alcalá, Spain. Currently leads the Earth and Planetary sciences line at the Bogotá Planetarium, co-chairs the Planetary Sciences and Astrobiology Group (GCPA), teaches astronomy at the University of La Sabana, and teaches astrobiology at the Francisco José de Caldas District University. Co-author of the book "Selected Topics in Astrobiology" published in 2015. He is currently involved in several research projects, such as: 1) Evaluation of Gorgona Island and Nevado del Ruiz Volcano as Terrestrial Analogs and Their Relationship with Astrobiology and Habitability on Mars, 2) Antarctica as a Model for the Development of Astrobiology in Nevado del Ruiz (Colombia) and the Return of Its Advances to Antarctic Science. Additionally, he is co-leading the international program Earth Analogs for Research and Testing of Habitats and Exploration - EARTH-X
María Angélica Leal: B.Sc. Biology from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, with a master's degree in biology from the same university, currently pursuing doctoral studies in Biology at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia and Space Research and Astrobiology at the University of Alcalá. Current director of Laguna Scientific Corporation. Additionally, researcher at the Planetary Sciences and Astrobiology Group (GCPA) of the Universidad Nacional de Colombia and Laguna Scientific Corporation and of the Colombian Antarctic Program. Full member of the Colombian Network of Women Scientists, and the lead contractor of the education team at the Bogotá Planetarium. Additionally, she has participated as research scientist in several scientific research projects, focused on the study of extreme environments with astrobiological potential. Author of more than 20 science education books, two research books, and book chapters resulting from scientific research. She has participated in three Colombian Antarctic campaigns to Antarctica (2015-2016, 2021-2022, 2022-2023).
作者簡介(中文翻譯)
大衛·托瓦爾（David Tovar）：哥倫比亞國立大學（Universidad Nacional de Colombia）地質學學士，明尼蘇達大學（University of Minnesota）地質科學碩士。目前在哥倫比亞國立大學攻讀地球科學博士學位，並在西班牙阿爾卡拉大學（Universidad de Alcalá）攻讀太空研究與天體生物學。現任波哥大天文館（Bogotá Planetarium）地球與行星科學領域負責人，並共同主持行星科學與天體生物學小組（GCPA），在拉薩巴納大學（University of La Sabana）教授天文學，並在法蘭西斯科·荷西·德·卡爾達斯區域大學（Francisco José de Caldas District University）教授天體生物學。2015年共同撰寫的書籍《天體生物學選題》（Selected Topics in Astrobiology）已出版。他目前參與多個研究項目，例如：1）評估戈爾戈納島（Gorgona Island）和魯伊斯火山（Nevado del Ruiz Volcano）作為地球類比及其與天體生物學和火星宜居性的關係，2）南極洲作為魯伊斯火山（哥倫比亞）天體生物學發展的模型，並將其進展回饋於南極科學。此外，他還共同領導國際計劃「地球類比研究與棲息地測試 - EARTH-X」。
瑪麗亞·安赫莉卡·利亞爾（María Angélica Leal）：哥倫比亞國立大學生物學學士，並在同一所大學獲得生物學碩士，目前在哥倫比亞國立大學攻讀生物學博士學位，並在阿爾卡拉大學攻讀太空研究與天體生物學。現任拉古納科學公司（Laguna Scientific Corporation）總監。此外，為哥倫比亞國立大學和拉古納科學公司的行星科學與天體生物學小組（GCPA）及哥倫比亞南極計劃的研究員。她是哥倫比亞女性科學家網絡的正式成員，並擔任波哥大天文館教育團隊的首席承包商。此外，她參與了多個科學研究項目，專注於極端環境的天體生物學潛力研究。她著有超過20本科學教育書籍、兩本研究書籍及多篇科學研究的書籍章節。她參加了三次哥倫比亞南極考察（2015-2016、2021-2022、2022-2023）。
