Solar System Evolution - Rilegato

Taylor, Stuart Ross

 
9780521372121: Solar System Evolution

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This book describes the origin and evolution of the solar system, with an emphasis on interpretation rather than description.

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Recensione

' ... the book should serve as an excellent reference; it succinctly summarizes evidence and arguments.' Nature

' ... an invaluable guide to current thinking on the Solar System evolution.' Journal of the British Astronomical Association

' ... few finer introductions than this book.' The Times Higher Education Supplement

'S. Ross Taylor has written a clear and comprehensive account of the orgin and evolution of the solar system ... frequent summaries are useful, and provide ready access to information for readers who simply wish to dip into the book. I highly recommend this book to all students of planetary science.' Chemical Geology

' ... I hope the book reaches many students embarking on a career in geochemistry or, perhaps more important, provides the basis for some courses presented by their teachers.' The Observatory

Descrizione del libro

This book describes the origin and evolution of the solar system, with an emphasis on interpretation rather than description. Starting with the Big Bang 15–20 billion years ago, it traces the evolution of the solar system from the separation of a disk of gas and dust, the solar nebula, 4.7 billion years ago.

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9780521641302: Solar System Evolution: A New Perspective

Edizione in evidenza

ISBN 10:  0521641306 ISBN 13:  9780521641302
Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2001
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