• Front Matter R1-R8

• Executive Summary 1-4

• 1. Introduction 5-17

• 2. Basic Scientific Goals 18-20

• 3. Present Understanding of the Origin of Planetary Systems 21-33

• 4. Observations of Extrasolar Planetary and Protoplanetary Material 34-43

• 5. Observational Requirements for Identification of Extrasolar-System Planets 44-56

• 6. Future Investigations of Precursor Planetary Systems 57-66

• 7. Relation to Other Astronomical and Astrophysical Studies 67-74

• 8. Recommendations 75-82

• Appendix A: The Large Star Sample Required for a Photometric Planetary Search 83-85

• Appendix B: List of Members, Commission on Physical Sciences, Mathematics, and Resources 86-86

" 5. Observational Requirements for Identification of Extrasolar-System Planets ." Strategy for the Detection and Study of Other Planetary Systems and Extrasolar Planetary Materials: 1990-2000 . Washington, DC: The National Academies Press, 1990 .

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