Saturn from Cassini-Huygens
This book reviews our current knowledge of Saturn featuring the latest results obtained by the Cassini-Huygens mission. A global author team addresses the planet’s origin and evolution, internal structure, composition and chemistry, the atmosphere and ionosphere, the magnetosphere, as well as its ri...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
2009, 2009
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Edition: | 1st ed. 2009 |
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Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | This book reviews our current knowledge of Saturn featuring the latest results obtained by the Cassini-Huygens mission. A global author team addresses the planet’s origin and evolution, internal structure, composition and chemistry, the atmosphere and ionosphere, the magnetosphere, as well as its ring system. Furthermore, Saturn's icy satellites are discussed. The book closes with an outlook beyond the Cassini-Huygens mission. Colorfully illustrated, this book will serve as a reference to researchers as well as an introduction for students |
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Physical Description: | VIII, 805 p online resource |
ISBN: | 9781402092176 |