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A Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Models of Planet Formation

A Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Models of Planet Formation

A Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Models of Planet Formation

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"A Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Models of Planet Formation" by Michael Mark Woolfson is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

The Nebula Theory, at present the standard model of planet formation, proposes that a star and planets are derived from a single spinning nebula. Woolfson here introduces an alternative, the Capture Theory, in which planets are produced from a protostar tidally disrupted by a condensed star which 'captures' most of the formed planets into orbits.

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Best For: Readers interested in astrophysics and the history of scientific theories about planet formation.
Focus: Comparison of the Nebula Theory and the Capture Theory as models explaining how planets form.
Covers: The standard Nebula Theory and an alternative Capture Theory involving tidal disruption and planet capture.
Why It Matters: Offers a critical examination of prevailing and alternative explanations for planet formation, contributing to understanding of astrophysical processes.

"A Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Models of Planet Formation" by Michael Mark Woolfson is a astronomy book and space science reference focused on Deep Sky & Solar System. Best for students, researchers, and serious astronomy enthusiasts.

Topic: Deep Sky & Solar System

Author: Michael Mark Woolfson

Who this is for:

  • Astronomy students
  • Researchers and advanced hobbyists
  • Readers exploring space science topics

Why this book matters: It matters because it helps readers build a stronger understanding of astronomy concepts, observations, and scientific ideas related to space.

The Nebula Theory, at present the standard model of planet formation, proposes that a star and planets are derived from a single spinning nebula. Woolfson here introduces an alternative, the Capture Theory, in which planets are produced from a protostar tidally disrupted by a condensed star which 'captures' most of the formed planets into orbits.

AuthorMichael Mark Woolfson
PublisherWspc (Europe
Published2017
ISBN-139781786342737
BindingPaperback
LanguageEnglish
SubjectsScience
TopicDeep Sky & Solar System

Format: Paperback

Language: English

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