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.
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"...these proceedings are of a generally high standard and offer an exceptionally useful summary of the technical and scientific status of the world's ELT projects...it is a volume worth possessing if one is involved, or just interested, in the next stage of the development of astronomy from planet Earth." --The Observatory
"...this book excels as a reference text for working planetary scientists, especially those of us who are not directly active in ring research but who may need to find an equation or a reference, or be brought up to speed rapidly on a particular concept...it certainly belongs in every planetary science reference library." --The Meteoritical Society
"...this book excels as a reference text for working planetary scientists, especially those of us who are not directly active in ring research but who may need to find an equation or a reference, or be brought up to speed rapidly on a particular concept...it certainly belongs in every planetary science reference library." --The Meteoritical Society
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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.
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Un ouvrage très interessant sur la mécanique des anneaux,
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This review is from: Planetary Rings (Space science series) (Hardcover)
Cet ouvrage est très utile si vous désirez améliorer vos connaisances sur les anneaux, et notament sur ceux de Saturne. Il nécessite, cependant, certaines connaissances en mathématiques et en physique. Cet ouvrage est cosigné par André BRAHIC, spécialiste mondial des anneaux. Il a notamment découvert les anneaux de Jupiter.
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Very Good Overview,
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This review is from: Planetary Rings (Cambridge Planetary Science) (Paperback)
This book covers exactly what its title says, and is a good overview of planetary ring science as its currently understood. Good for physics graduate (or final year undergraduate) student.
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THis book is SUCKS,
This review is from: Planetary Rings (Cambridge Planetary Science) (Hardcover)
I HATE THIS BOOK IT DOESNT HELP ME I TRIED TO USE IT FOR MY PROJECT ABOUT PLANTETARY RINGS AND GOT IN TROUBLE FOR PLAGARIAMESM WHAT IS THAT ANYWAYS THIS BOOK IS POOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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One of the most enduring symbols of space exploration is a planet surrounded by a ring. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
perturbing moon, individual ring particles, collisional cascade, planetary rings, planetary ring systems, ring evolution, meteoroid bombardment, gossamer rings, ring phenomena, cosmic recycling, oblate planet, azimuthal structure, ring brightness, dusty rings, nearby moons, ring dynamics, collisional dynamics, stellar occultation, radio occultation, epicyclic frequency, ring arcs, central planet, gas drag, main ring, spiral density waves Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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perturbing moon, individual ring particles, collisional cascade, planetary rings, planetary ring systems, ring evolution, meteoroid bombardment, gossamer rings, ring phenomena, cosmic recycling, oblate planet, azimuthal structure, ring brightness, dusty rings, nearby moons, ring dynamics, collisional dynamics, stellar occultation, radio occultation, epicyclic frequency, ring arcs, central planet, gas drag, main ring, spiral density waves Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Monte Carlo, Space Science Institute, Cambridge University Press, Hubble Space Telescope, Peter Goldreich, University of Arizona, Van Allen, Saturn's Encke, Ames Research Center, Macmillan Publishers Ltd, Neptune's Adams, Nicole Borderies, Scott Tremaine, Tom Gehrels, University of Colorado New!
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