1. Introduction: References -- 2. Raw materials: Gas; Dust; Ices; CAIs and chondrules; PAHs; References -- 3. Assembly: Accretion; Satellites and rings; References -- 4. The solar nucleus: Gravity; The heliosphere; References -- 5. Differentiation: Mineral evolution; Atmospheres and oceans; References -- 6. Operation: The stability of our solarsystem; Orbits, tides and impacts; References -- 7. Life: Life and its context; Origins; References -- 8. The evolving solarsystem: The sun; Alien invaders; References.
Access
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
Summary
The book is intended for a general readership at a time when human and robotic exploration of space is often in the news and should also appeal to students at all levels. It covers the essentials but refers to a large literature which can be accessed via the internet.
