planetesimal hypothesis

GPTKB entity

Statements (16)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf scientific theory
gptkbp:competitor nebular hypothesis
gptkbp:describes formation of planets in the Solar System
gptkbp:field gptkb:astronomy
planetary science
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label planetesimal hypothesis
gptkbp:influenced modern theories of planet formation
gptkbp:involves gravitational accretion
planetesimals
gptkbp:proposedBy gptkb:Forest_Ray_Moulton
gptkb:Thomas_Chrowder_Chamberlin
1905
planets form from accretion of small bodies
gptkbp:status largely superseded
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nebular_hypothesis
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6