Mars Formed Rapidly Into Runt of Planetary Litter
Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 13:31
in Astronomy & Space
Mars developed in as little as two to four million years after the birth of the solar system, far more quickly than Earth, according to a new study published in the May 26 issue of the journal Nature. The red planet's rapid formation helps explain why it is so small, say the study's co-authors.