Planetary Rings (Cambridge Planetary Science, Series Number 4) - Hardcover

Esposito, Larry W.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521362229 ISBN 13: 9780521362221

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2006

Synopsis

Including results from the Cassini space mission to Saturn, this summary of current knowledge of planetary rings covers all aspects of the subject with particular emphasis on ring history and evolution. Basic physical processes and simple mathematical approaches are supported by many images and diagrams that display the spectacular phenomena seen in these fascinating structures. Highlighted topics include Saturn's F ring, Neptune's rings, Jupiter's rings, stochastic models, ring age and evolution, and Cassini results. The text is supported by a glossary of terms and an extensive bibliography directs the reader to original references and resources.

About this title

Book Description

A summary of the present understanding of planetary rings, including results from the Cassini space mission to Saturn. Highlighted topics include Saturn's F ring, Neptune's rings, Jupiter's rings, stochastic models, ring age and evolution. The book is suitable for students and professionals in planetary science, astronomy and space research and includes the latest results, explanations and speculations. The text is supported by a glossary of terms and an extensive bibliography directs the reader to original references and resources.

About the Author

Larry Esposito is Professor of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences at the University of Colorado at Boulder and is a member of the Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics (LASP).

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521362229
• ISBN 13: 9780521362221
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 214