On the origin and composition of Theia: Constraints from new models of the Giant Impact

@article{Meier2014OnTO,
  title={On the origin and composition of Theia: Constraints from new models of the Giant Impact},
  author={Matthias M. M. Meier and Andreas Reufer and Rainer Wieler Crpg Cnrs Nancy and France Eth Zurich and Department of Astrophysical Sciences and Zurich and Switzerland School of EarthSpace Exploration and Arizona State University and Usa},
  journal={Icarus},
  year={2014},
  volume={242},
  pages={316-328}
}
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