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A history of the solar system / Claudio Vita-Finzi.

By: Contributor(s): Publisher: Boston, Massachusetts : Credo Reference, 2018Edition: [Enhanced Credo edition]Description: 1 online resource (14 entries) : 50 images ; digital filesContent type:
  • still image
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781786846716
Subject(s): Additional physical formats: Print version:: No titleDDC classification:
  • 523.2 23
LOC classification:
  • QB501 .V583 2016
Online resources:
Contents:
1. Introduction: References -- 2. Raw materials: Gas; Dust; Ices; CAIs and chondrules; PAHs; References -- 3. Assembly: Accretion; Satellites and rings; References -- 4. The solar nucleus: Gravity; The heliosphere; References -- 5. Differentiation: Mineral evolution; Atmospheres and oceans; References -- 6. Operation: The stability of our solar system; Orbits, tides and impacts; References -- 7. Life: Life and its context; Origins; References -- 8. The evolving solar system: The sun; Alien invaders; References.
Abstract: The book is intended for a general readership at a time when human and robotic exploration of space is often in the news and should also appeal to students at all levels. It covers the essentials but refers to a large literature which can be accessed via the internet.
Holdings
Item type Current library Collection Shelving location Call number Status Date due Barcode
Ebook Ebook NMC Library Credo Reference Online QB501 .V583 2016 EBOOK (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Available online - NMC Login required 518659

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Introduction: References -- 2. Raw materials: Gas; Dust; Ices; CAIs and chondrules; PAHs; References -- 3. Assembly: Accretion; Satellites and rings; References -- 4. The solar nucleus: Gravity; The heliosphere; References -- 5. Differentiation: Mineral evolution; Atmospheres and oceans; References -- 6. Operation: The stability of our solar system; Orbits, tides and impacts; References -- 7. Life: Life and its context; Origins; References -- 8. The evolving solar system: The sun; Alien invaders; References.

The book is intended for a general readership at a time when human and robotic exploration of space is often in the news and should also appeal to students at all levels. It covers the essentials but refers to a large literature which can be accessed via the internet.

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