
FROM DUST TO LIFE. THE ORIGIN AND EVOLUTION OF THE SOLAR SYSTEM
Have you ever wondered how the Solar System came into being? Are you fascinated by astronomy and the search for answers to fundamental questions about our origin? The book "From Dust to Life" is a captivating journey through the history of the formation and evolution of our planetary system. Discover the secrets of the cosmos and learn about the latest theories on the birth of planets!
- Extraordinary story of the Solar System's formation
- Current and authoritative approach to the subject of astrophysics
- Detailed information about the evolution of the Universe and the birth of the Sun
- Fascinating research on distant extrasolar planets
- Answer to the question of Earth's uniqueness as a haven for life
- Captivating read for astronomy and planetary science enthusiasts
"From Dust to Life" is a book that combines the history of astronomy with the latest discoveries in astrophysics and planetary science. John Chambers and Jacqueline Mitton, based on their knowledge and experience, offer the most up-to-date and authoritative approach to the topic. This publication takes readers on an extraordinary journey through billions of years, from the moment of the formation of the nebula of gas and dust to the formation of the planets, comets, moons, and asteroids we know today.
This book examines how the evolving Universe prepared the stage for the emergence of our Sun, and how each of the planets acquired its unique characteristics. The authors analyze in detail why some planets are rocky and others gaseous, and why our Earth has become an almost ideal haven for life. As a result, the reader gains a comprehensive understanding of the processes that led to the formation and evolution of the Solar System.
This publication is a must-read for anyone who wants to deepen their knowledge about the formation and evolution of the Solar System. The book takes readers to the frontiers of modern research, engaging in the latest controversies and discussions in the field of astrophysics. It reveals how ongoing discoveries of distant extrasolar planets and planetary systems are transforming our understanding of the amazing history of our own Solar System and its possible fate. It is a position that inspires further exploration and questioning about the cosmos and our place in it.
Specifications
| Binding | paperback |
| Manufacturer | Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN |
| Format | 234x169 mm |
| Year of publication | 2018 |
| Number of pages | 340 |
| Features | {'oprawa': 'broszurowa', 'liczba stron': '340', 'format': '234x169 mm', 'rok wydania': '2018'} |
| Author | John Chambers, Jacqueline Mitton, Beata Kenig |
| Publisher | Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN |
| ISBN | 9788301200848 |
From Dust to Life - a fascinating journey through the Solar System
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