Solar System Evolution: A New Perspective

摘要: This completely rewritten new edition begins with an historical perspective of the place solar system in universe. Evidence from meteorites is used to describe how planets were formed and giant are considered light discovery extrasolar giants. Other chapters discuss satellites, comets, centaurs, asteroids why Pluto not a planet. Explanations on Earth Venus turned out so differently, Mars Mercury survivors many similar bodies, also discussed. The formation Moon impact leads assessment importance collisions impacts system. It concluded that our end product accidental chance events. philosophical discussion whether like likely be found elsewhere