Origin and Evolution of the Natural Satellites

1999/09/01 by S. J. Peale · 2 citations
Physics and Astronomy · #Stellar, planetary, and galactic studies #Astro and Planetary Science #Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies

paper · doi:10.1146/annurev.astro.37.1.533

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Abstract

My life has been an interesting voyage. I became an astronomer because I could not imagine living on Earth and not trying to understand how the Universe works. My scientific career has revolved around observing the motions of stars within galaxies and the ...Read More

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