Chamberlin–Moulton planetesimal hypothesis

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:alternativeTo nebular hypothesis
gptkbp:describes formation of the Solar System
gptkbp:field gptkb:astronomy
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Chamberlin–Moulton planetesimal hypothesis
gptkbp:influencedBy observations of binary stars
gptkbp:involves close stellar encounter
condensation of planetesimals
ejection of material from the Sun
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Forest_Ray_Moulton
gptkb:Thomas_Chrowder_Chamberlin
gptkbp:replacedBy modern nebular hypothesis
gptkbp:state planets formed from smaller bodies called planetesimals
gptkbp:status largely obsolete
gptkbp:yearProposed 1905
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Thomas_C._Chamberlin
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7