MIT study redefines the role of meteorites in the formation of the early solar system

Until now, it has been generally accepted that a meteor constitutes a time capsule – a relic of the early creation of the solar system that has fallen to Earth, allowing us to delve into the distant past by looking at the composition of the essentially unchanged material that formed the basis of planetary formation. However, a new study carried out by researchers from MIT and Purdue University seeks to challenge the established belief, asserting that rather than representing the kernel of planetary creation, that they are instead a by-product of the violent and often cataclysmic process... Continue Reading MIT study redefines the role of meteorites in the formation of the early solar system



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Tags: Meteorite, MIT, Planet, Purdue University, Simulations, Solar System



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from Gizmag Emerging Technology Magazine http://www.gizmag.com/mit-purdue-planetary-formation-meteorites-chondrules/35773/