Origin of Chondrules and Chondrites

Klappentext 2004 summary of the ideas surrounding the origin and history of chondrules and chondrites. Zusammenfassung This clear and systematic text summarizes the ideas surrounding the origin and history of chondrules and chondrites! drawing on research from the various scientific disciplines involved. With citations to a large number of published papers on the topic! it forms a comprehensive bibliography of the key research areas. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Historical introduction; 2. Potential meteorite parent bodies; 3. Chondrites and their main properties; 4. Chondrules and their main properties; 5. Theories for the origin of chondrules; 6. Discussion of theories for the origin of chondrules; 7. Making the chondrites: chondrule sorting and metal-silicate fractionation; 8. So how far have we come and where do we go next?

Product details

• Authors: Derek W. G. Sears, Derek W. G. (University of Arkansas) Sears, Sears Derek W. G.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.11.2011
• EAN: 9781107402850
• ISBN: 978-1-107-40285-0
• No. of pages: 222
• Series: Cambridge Planetary Science; Cambridge Planetary Science
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Physics, astronomy > Astronomy; Solar system: the Sun & planets, Solar system: the Sun and planets, SCIENCE / Space Science / Astronomy