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Title:

The Origin of the Moon

Url:

https://www.psi.edu/epo/moon/moon.html

Creator:

Hartmann, William K.
Herres, Gregg

Publisher:

Planetary Science Institute

Description: This website by Gregg Herres and William K. Hartmann of the Planetary Science Institute, outlines the leading hypothesis of the origin of the moon as caused by a massive impact of a comet with the early earth. It reviews the alternative hypothesizes and explains their weaknesses. References to the scientific literature are provided.

LC Classification:

Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Solar system -- Moon
Science -- Astronomy -- Descriptive astronomy -- Solar system -- Planets. Planetology
Science -- Astronomy -- Study and teaching. Research

GEM Subject:

Science -- Physics
Science -- Astronomy

Key Concept:

Astronomy -- Moon
Astronomy -- Planets

Resource Type:

Reference Material
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual

Format:

Document -- HTML

Audience:

Educator
Learner

Education Level:

High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Lower Division)
Higher Education -- Undergraduate (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education

Language:

English

Access Rights:

Free access

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