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This fully-updated second edition remains the only truly detailed exploration of the origins of our Solar System, written by an authority in the field. Unlike o

The origin of the solar system has been a matter of speculation for many centuries, and since the time of Newton it has been possible to apply scientific princi

This book traces the development of ideas about the origin of the Solar System from ancient times to the present day. A survey of more modern ideas, covering th

The book begins with a historical review of four major theories for the origin of the Solar System in particular, or of planets in general, which highlight the