9781332749607 - Genesis of Worlds by Unknown (4 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the origins of the solar system and the evolution of celestial bodies, chiefly based on the nebular hypothesis. The author contends that when a celestial body forms, the heat from the accretion process gathers in its center to create a star, while the remaining gaseous matter flattens into a disk that eventually forms planets and their satellites. The author traces the processes of planetary and solar evolution from their gaseous, nebulous beginnings, through the accretion of cosmic dust, to the varied forms of our solar system. The book posits that remnants of the original nebular cloud continue to contribute to the sun's energy and mass, challenging the notion of a finite and quickly depleting energy source for our star. This comprehensive account delves into concepts of celestial mechanics, thermodynamics, and astrophysics to provide a rich understanding of cosmic origins and evolution. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 364 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.