The Twin Sister Planets Venus and Earth: Why Are They So Different?

By Robert Malcuit

Book Overview

Introduction.- The Origin of the Sun and the Early Evolution of the Solar System.- Models for the Origin and Evolution of the Earth-Moon System.- A Prograde Gravitational Capture Model for the Origin and Evolution of the Earth-Moon System.- Some Critical Interpretations and Misinterpretations of Lunar Features.- Origin and Evolution of the Venus-Adonis System: A Retrograde Gravitational Capture Model.- A Retrograde Gravitational Capture Model for the Earth-Moon System.- Planet Orbit - Lunar Orbit Resonances and the History of the Earth-Moon System.- Discussion of the Probability of Finding Habitable Planets for Humans Orbiting Sun-Like Stars.- Summary and Conclusions.- Appendices.- Glossary.- Index.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3319345036
• ISBN13: 9783319345031
• Release Date: September 2016
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 401 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"