Current theories on the formation of the Moon owe too much to cosmic coincidences, says Robin Canup. She calls for better models and a mission to Venus.
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Canup, R. Planetary science: Lunar conspiracies. Nature 504, 27–29 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1038/504027a
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