NASA NTRS · 19850005443
The lunar angular momentum problem
Abstract
Formation of the Moon by classical Darwin-type fission of a rapidly spinning proto-Earth is discussed. The relationship of angular momentum to accretion disks is examined. The co-accretion scenario and Darwin-type fission are compared and evaluated.
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Weidenschilling, S. J.. 1984-01-01. The lunar angular momentum problem. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19850005443
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