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    • Publisher:
      Cambridge University Press
      Publication date:
      25 February 2017
      26 January 2017
      ISBN:
      9781316339794
      9781107118485
      DOI:
      https://doi.org/10.1017/9781316339794
      Dimensions:
      (247 x 174 mm)
      Weight & Pages:
      1kg, 394 Pages
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      • Subjects:
      Earth and Environmental Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Planetary Science and Astrobiology, Computational Science and Modelling, History of Astronomy and Cosmology
      Series:
      Cambridge Planetary Science (16)
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    Subjects:
    Earth and Environmental Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, Planetary Science and Astrobiology, Computational Science and Modelling, History of Astronomy and Cosmology
    Series:
    Cambridge Planetary Science (16)
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    Processes governing the evolution of planetesimals are critical to understanding how rocky planets are formed, how water is delivered to them, the origin of planetary atmospheres, how cores and magnetic dynamos develop, and ultimately, which planets have the potential to be habitable. Theoretical advances and new data from asteroid and meteorite observations, coupled with spacecraft missions such as Rosetta and Dawn, have led to major advances in this field over the last decade. This transdisciplinary volume presents an authoritative overview of the latest in our understanding of the processes of planet formation. Combining meteorite, asteroid and icy body observations with theory and modelling of accretion and orbital dynamics, this text also provides insights into the exoplanetary system and the search for habitable worlds. This is an essential reference for those interested in planetary formation, solar system dynamics, exoplanets and planetary habitability.

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    '… a host of academic cosmogonists, meteoriticists, Solar System dynamicists, and planetary physicists have collaborated to write 17 review papers. These are collected to form this impressive book, one that is beautifully produced, well-illustrated and an ideal introduction to the topic for a researcher qualified in maths and physics … I recommend this book unreservedly. I was left with a feeling of great gratitude to the researchers who have spent so much time in explaining so clearly the intricacies of these minor solar System bodies.'

    David W. Hughes Source: The Observatory

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