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Solar System Formation.
This textbook focuses on the formation of our planetary system, describing the processes that led to the formation of the Sun, planets, and other objects in our solar system.
Written by two highly respected authors in the field, this book provides a comprehensive look at the chemical compositions of the inner Solar System, and their implication for the origin of the Earth and Moon, terrestrial planets in general, and meteorites.
Written by two prominent scientists, this book provides an up-to-date review of the current state of the field, including the formation of stars, protoplanetary disks, and planets from protoplanetary disks.
Presents a detailed overview of the formation and evolution of exoplanets, including the basic physical processes occurring in the protoplanetary disks, the orbital evolution of exoplanets, and the processes that lead to the formation of giant exoplanets on wide orbits and short-period super-Earths and sub-Neptunes.
Explores the history of how humans came to understand the Sun, planets, and satellites, from ancient observations to the most recent advances.
Guide to the cosmic origins of life on Earth and all the ingredients needed to make life possible.
The Cambridge Planetary Science Series series of books that covers all aspects of planetary science, including the formation and evolution of the Solar System and the search for life beyond Earth.
Textbook suitable for astronomers, planetary scientists, and advanced students covering the formation and evolution of planetary systems from the solar nebula's initial collapse to the formation of planets and other bodies within those systems.
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