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Synopsis
This completely rewritten new edition begins with a 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.
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This completely rewritten new edition begins with an historical perspective of the place of the solar system in the universe. Chapters discuss satellites, comets, centaurs, asteroids and explanations on why Earth and Venus turned out so differently, and how Mars and Mercury are the survivors of many similar bodies, are also disscused. It is concluded that our solar system is the end product of many accidental and chance events. This leads to the discussion of whether planets like our Earth are likely to be found eleswhere in the universe.
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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- PublisherCambridge University Press
- Publication date2001
- ISBN 10 0521641306
- ISBN 13 9780521641302
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number2
- Number of pages484
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