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When the Earth had two moons : cannibal planets, icy giants, dirty comets, dreadful orbits, and the origins of the night sky / Erik Asphaug

by Erik Asphaug

This study explores the formation of the solar system and the diverse compositions of celestial bodies. It analyses the impact of planetary collisions and investigates why the Earth's moon has two distinct geological faces.

Accession 15446 ISBN 9780062657923 Publisher Custom House
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