Theoretical planetology

Sequence of New Horizons images showing Io's volcano Tvashtar spewing material 330 km above its surface. The discovery of volcanism on Io in 1979 by the Voyager 1 spacecraft confirmed the previous prediction made by theoretical planetology and is considered one of the major successes of theoretical planetology.[1][2]

Theoretical planetology, also known as theoretical planetary science[3] is a branch of planetary sciences that developed in the 20th century.[4] Scientific models supported by laboratory experiments are used to understand the formation, evolution, and internal structure of planets.

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  4. ^ Celebonovic, V. (2000). "Semiclassical planetology : Some results". Publications de l'Observatoire Astronomique de Beograd. 67: 19. arXiv:astro-ph/0005117. Bibcode:2000POBeo..67...19C.