Hello, Tom and the list,
at the moment it looks to me, the theory, that the asteroid belt was formed from the material left over, when our solar system was formed, is more recent. The former theory of the missing planet was thought accoriding the Bodeīs law. This law stated that the distances of the planets from the sun could be predicted by a mathematical equation (which was eventually proven to beincorrect). And between Mars and Jupiter should have been a planet according this law.
So the todays astronomers belive, that the asteroid belt is simply made up of material left over from the formation / creation of the solar system.
At least Jupiter has catched some of itīs moons (perhaps from asteroids), but donīt know, is this a possible opportunity with the moon of the Earth.
(Levin, Brush; The Origin of the Solar System, Reynolds; Falling Stars)
take care,
pekka
Tom aka James Knudson wrote:
Hello List, Does any one know the estimated time of the creation of the asteroid belt? From what I understand, the theory is, that it was once a planet that was destroyed by a collision? I am wondering if the moon, how ever it was formed could be a result of the asteroid belts collision? Thanks, Tom Peregrineflier The proudest member of the IMCA 6168 ----- Original Message ----- From: Sterling K. Webb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Meteorite-List (E-mail) <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 6:09 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Lunar capture theory
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