Explores the relationship between the Sun and the solar systems two largest planets, Jupiter and Saturn, from the point of view of a planetary scientist, examining the role of Jupiter and Saturn as recorders of the formation of the solar system.

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Elkins-Tanton, Linda T.

Lindy Elkins-Tanton

Ferguson Publishing Company

Infobase Holdings, Inc.

Chelsea House Pub

Infobase Pub

Solar system, New York, New York State, 2006

United States, United States of America

The solar system, New York, ©2006

PS, 2006

до 2011-01

lg454799

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Jupiter: fast facts about a planet in orbit
Fundamental information about Jupiter
What makes gravity?
The interior of Jupiter
Materials, temperatures, and pressures
Elements and isotopes
What is pressure?
Magnetic field
Radio noise
Jupiter's surface appearance and conditions
Remote sensing
Optical depth
Changes in Jupiter's surface within human history: storms
Changes in Jupiter's surface within human history: comet Shoemaker-Levy
Jupiter's rings and moons
The surprise of Jupiter's rings
Jupiter's moons
What are synchronous orbits and synchronous rotation?
Moment of inertia factor
Rheology, or how solids can flow
Missions to Jupiter
Saturn: fast facts about a planet in orbit
Fundamental information about Saturn
Saturn's interior: composition and magnetic field
Structure, temperature, pressure
Internal heat production
Magnetic field
Saturn's surface appearance and weather
Saturn's rings and moons
Rings
Why are there rings?
Giovanni Cassini (1625-1712)
Saturn's moons
Fossa, sulci, and other terms for planetary landforms
Stable orbits for small bodies among much larger planets
Missions to Saturn
Conclusions: the known and the unknown
Appendix 1: units and measurements
Fundamental units
Comparisons among kelvin, celsius, and fahrenheit
Useful measures of distance
Definitions for electricity and magnetism
Prefixes
Appendix 2: light, wavelength, and radiation
Appendix 3: a list of all known moons.

Explores the orbital movements of Jupiter in the solar system and its internal and external composition, movements, and temperatures, as well as Saturn's ring system. Useful for those interested in understanding the science and history behind the exploration of Jupiter and Saturn, this volume looks into the geological profiles of these planets.

Explores The Relationship Between The Sun And Its Orbiters, Including The Planets, Asteroids, Meteorites, And Comets, And Introduces The Various Space Missions That Helped The Scientific Community Gain A More Thorough Understanding Of The Solar System.

2011-06-04