Solar System Evolution: A New Perspective (2nd Revised edition)
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Stuart Ross Taylor (Author)
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This completely rewritten new edition begins with an historical perspective of the place of the solar system in the universe. Evidence from meteorites is used to describe how the planets were formed and the giant planets are considered in the light of the discovery of new extrasolar giants. Other chapters discuss satellites, comets, centaurs, asteroids and why Pluto is not a planet. Explanations on why Earth and Venus turned out so differently, and how Mars and Mercury are the survivors of many similar bodies, are also discussed. The formation of the Moon in a giant impact leads to an assessment of the importance of collisions and impacts in the solar system. It is concluded that our solar system is the end product of many accidental and chance events. This leads to the philosophical discussion of whether planets like our Earth are likely to be found elsewhere in the universe. 39 Tables, unspecified; 34 Halftones, unspecified; 138 Line drawings, unspecified
About the Author
Ross Taylor took degrees in chemistry and geology. He is Emeritus Professor and Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.
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- Contributor: Stuart Ross Taylor
- Imprint: Cambridge University Press
- ISBN13: 9780521675666
- Number of Pages: 488
- Packaged Dimensions: 189x246x25mm
- Packaged Weight: 860
- Format: Paperback
- Publisher: Cambridge University Press
- Release Date: 2005-07-14
- Binding: Paperback / softback
- Biography: Ross Taylor took degrees in chemistry and geology. He is Emeritus Professor and Visiting Fellow at the Australian National University, Canberra, Australia.
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