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How did we get the moon where did it come from?
Currently, the most accepted theory is that it resulted from a crash between a large planetoid (or "protoplanet") and Earth.
Theory about the origin of the moon?
There are several, but one of the more popular is that a protoplanet about the size of Mars originally shared Earth's orbit. It crashed into Earth, and threw off a gigantic cloud of debris that coalesced into the Moon. If you'd like to read more about this, look up "Theia", the name given to this hypothetical protoplanet.
How long did ptolemy earth centered theory remain the popular theory for the structure of the universe?
1,500 years :D
What is one of the accepted theories of the formation of the moon?
An early collision by (proto) Earth with a large protoplanet..
How long did Ptolemy's earth centered theory remain popular for the structure of the universe?
1,500 Years .
Origin of the moon?
The leading scientific theory on the origin of the moon suggests that it formed from debris left over after a giant impact between Earth and a Mars-sized protoplanet called Theia around 4.5 billion years ago. This collision resulted in the debris coalescing to form the moon in orbit around Earth.
What does the protoplanet hypothesis describe the formation of?
The protoplanet hypothesis describes the formation of planets from the dust and gas present in the early solar system. It suggests that small planetesimals collided and merged to form larger celestial bodies, eventually leading to the creation of the planets we see today.
Can a planet get a large moon from an enormous collision?
Yes, that is how Earth's formed, it hit a large protoplanet called Theia.
What would best describe a theory?
A theory is a guess at what the result of something will be, based on what is already known about it. Theories will often remain unchanged, unless new evidence is found that suggests the theory is incorrect - if this is the case, the theory will be modified in order to better reflect the new evidence
Why photoplanet hyphothesis for the formation of the solar system?
I think you mean "protoplanet hypothesis". In fact, astronomers usually call it the Nebular Hypothesis A protoplanet is a planet-like object that hasn't fully developed into a planet. Why that hypothesis? It's because it is the best we have to describe the origin of the solar system according to the Laws of Physics.
Can a species remain unchanged for hundreds of thousands of years according to evolution?
In theory, they can remain unchanged for their entire existence. However, in practise, nature isn't so nice and evolution happens eventually.
What happened to the protoplanet because of the heat?
The protoplanet underwent differentiation, where heat caused materials to separate based on their density. The heavy elements sank to the core, while lighter materials floated to the surface, forming layers. This process is important in planetary formation as it leads to the creation of distinct layers within a planet.
