Description |
1 online resource (xxiv, 234 pages, 6 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
Series |
Springer-Praxis books in space exploration |
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Springer-Praxis books in space exploration.
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Contents |
The scientific significance of planetary ring systems -- The discovery of the Saturn ring system -- The discovery of the Uranus ring system -- The discovery of the Jupiter ring system -- The discovery of the Neptune ring system -- Present knowledge of the Jupiter ring system -- Present knowledge of the Uranus ring system -- Present knowledge of the Neptune ring system -- Pre-Cassini knowledge of the Saturn ring system -- Early results about Saturn's rings from Cassini -- Comparative planetology of the giant planet ring systems -- Anticipated future observations of planetary ring systems |
Summary |
"Planetary Ring Systems is the most comprehensive book to date on a subject which has fascinated astronomers since Galileo's observations in 1610 led to the discovery of Saturn's ring system. It looks at all the major planets, charting the discovery of the ring systems of Saturn, Uranus, Jupiter and Neptune and then presenting our present-day knowledge of these systems." "This book includes detailed and quantitative observations from the international Cassini Orbiter, whose multi-year Saturn orbital tour began in 2004; its pages contain a wealth of data and superb images of all four planetary ring systems."--Jacket |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Notes |
English |
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Print version record |
Subject |
Planetary rings.
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Sciences sociales.
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Sciences humaines.
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Planetary rings
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Form |
Electronic book
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Author |
Wessen, Randii R., 1958-
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Cuzzi, Jeff
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ISBN |
0387341773 |
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9780387341774 |
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9780387739816 |
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0387739815 |
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6611242651 |
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9786611242657 |
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