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The origin of chondrules and chondrites /

Chondrites are the largest group of meteorites, & found within them are glass-bearing chondrules. Derek Sears discusses the origins of chondrules & chondrites, & looks at what they can tell us about the origins & early evolution of our solar system.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Sears, Derek W. G., 1948-
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Cambridge, UK ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2004.
Colección:Cambridge planetary science series ; new ser., 3.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • Historical introduction
  • Potential meteorite parent bodies
  • Chondrites and their main properties
  • Chondrules and their main properties
  • Theories for the origin of chondrules
  • Discussion of theories for the origin of chondrules
  • Discussion of theories for metal-silicate fractionation
  • So how far have we come and where do we go next?