Astrobiology (general)

New Online Guidebook: Secrets of the Springs: Astrobiology in Yellowstone National Park

By Keith Cowing
January 2, 2011

A new online guidebook helps people understand how astrobiology research ties to Yellowstone National Park. The guidebook, entitled “Secrets of the Springs: Astrobiology in Yellowstone National Park,” features an outline of astrobiology and its three fundamental questions; a map of astrobiology-related sites in Yellowstone; and an overview of “extreme environments” and their connection to the search for extra-terrestrial life.

The book was created by astrobiology researchers at Montana State University with support from the NASA Astrobiology Institute.

The book can be downloaded in PDF format at http://abrc.montana.edu/outreach/scienceofthesprings.html or viewed online at http://bit.ly/h82DDO

Printed copies of the guidebook are free for teachers to use as a classroom resource. Museums and science centers may also have free print copies. Contact Suzi Taylor with MSU Extended University at [email protected]

Montana State University’s Extended University offers workforce training and professional development, science education and public outreach, educational technologies and distance learning courses, degrees and certificates via Montana State Online.

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