Planetary Ring Systems

by Ellis D. Miner, Jeffrey N. Cuzzi, Randii R. Wessen

Book Overview

This is the most comprehensive and up-to-date book on the topic of planetary rings systems yet written. The book is written in a style and at a language level easily accessible to the interested non-expert. The authors cover the scientific significance of ring studies, the history of their discovery and characterization, the observations of Pioneer 10 at Jupiter, Pioneer 11 and Voyager 1 at Jupiter and Saturn, Voyager 2 at all four giant planets...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0387341773
• ISBN13: 9780387341774
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: Praxis Publications Inc
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.5"