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A Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Models of Planet Formation - Hardcover

Michael Woolfson Mark

 
9781786342720: A Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief Models of Planet Formation
Hardcover
ISBN 10: 1786342723 ISBN 13: 9781786342720
Publisher: World Scientific Europe, 2017

Synopsis

Two models for the origin of the Solar System, the Nebula Theory and the Capture Theory, are discussed by protagonists, Simon and Steven respectively, in the presence of Solomon, who oversees the discussions. Modelled on Galileo's Dialogue Concerning the Two Chief World Systems, this book provides new insight into different theories of cosmogony.

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. These complex ideas are simplified and presented in an easily understandable, accessible way for all students of physics, astronomy, cosmology and those interested in the beginning of our world as we know it.

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Review

The author clearly and compellingly explains both theories. The calculations are accessible to the intermediate undergraduate level and above. This reviewer feels that Woolfson's work is an important contribution even if one does not accept the author s central premise, the discussions are interesting and provocative. --CHOICE

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Publisher
World Scientific Europe
Publication date
2017
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1786342723
ISBN 13 
9781786342720
Binding
Hardcover
Number of pages
248