The Jupiter system through the eyes of Voyager 1
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By: B.A. Smith, L. A. Soderblom, T. V. Johnson, A.P. Ingersoll, S.A. Collins, E.M. Shoemaker, G.E. Hunt, H. Masursky, M. H. Carr, M. E. Davies, A.F. Cook II, J. Boyce, G. E. Danielson, Timothy W. Owen, C. Sagan, R.F. Beebe, J. Veverka, R.G. Strom, J.F. McCauley, D. Morrison, G.A. Briggs, and V.E. Suomi
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Abstract
The cameras aboard Voyager 1 have provided a closeup view of the Jupiter system, revealing heretofore unknown characteristics and phenomena associated with the planet's atmosphere and the surfaces of its five major satellites. On Jupiter itself, atmospheric motions—the interaction of cloud systems—display complex vorticity. On its dark side, lightning and auroras are observed. A ring was discovered surrounding Jupiter. The satellite surfaces display dramatic differences including extensive active volcanism on Io, complex tectonism on Ganymede and possibly Europa, and flattened remnants of enormous impact features on Callisto.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | The Jupiter system through the eyes of Voyager 1 |
| Series title | Science |
| DOI | 10.1126/science.204.4396.951 |
| Volume | 204 |
| Issue | 4396 |
| Year Published | 1979 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | American Association for the Advancement of Science |
| Description | 22 p. |
| First page | 951 |
| Last page | 972 |
| Other Geospatial | Callisto, Europa, Ganymede, Io, Jupiter |
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