2016 年 50 巻 2 号 p. 29-31
Recent advances in telescope based observation and onsite analysis of extraterrestrial organic compounds provided valuable information and hence significantly expanded our knowledge in astrochemistry. This information is primarily on the present space and constrained our technological limitations in space. Laboratory-based simulation experiments and high-precision analysis of extraterrestrial materials provide more comprehensive understanding of organic matters in space, early stage of planetary system, and the evolution history. This special issue “Astrochemistry” brings four review articles, in which the authors introduced unique organic chemical aspects and recent progresses from the view of individual expertise. We hope that you enjoy those overview contents and that this issue works to spread this research framework. This special issue is followed by a consecutive special issue, “Early Earth Chemistry.”
