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Photometry of Saturn's rings

open access: yesThe Astronomical Journal, 1976
A total of 202 photographic plates of Saturn taken from four different locations and in seven different colors have been studied in order to define better the variation in ring brightness with solar phase angle, declination of the earth with respect to the ring plane, orbital phase angle of the ring particles, and wavelength.
Lumme, Kari, Irvine, William M.
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Origin and evolution of the Saturn system [PDF]

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A review is provided of current concepts concerning the formation of the Saturn system and the subsequent history of the planet, its satellites, and rings.
Consolmagno, G., Pollack, J. B.
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Voyager 2 to make closest encounter with Saturn in August [PDF]

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The planned Voyager 2 Saturn mission is described. Information about Saturn obtained from the Voyager 1 encounter is summarized. Data on the satellites and rings of Saturn are tabulated.

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Voyager radio occultation investigations at Saturn [PDF]

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Voyager will use dual-frequency 3.5 and 13 cm wavelength radio occultation techniques to study the atmospheres and ionospheres of Saturn and Titan, and the rings of Saturn.
Eshleman, V. R., Tyler, G. L.
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Note on Saturn's Ring [PDF]

open access: yesMonthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
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Origin and Evolution of Saturn's Ring System

open access: yes, 2009
The origin and long-term evolution of Saturn's rings is still an unsolved problem in modern planetary science. In this chapter we review the current state of our knowledge on this long-standing question for the main rings (A, Cassini Division, B, C), the
A. Brahic   +201 more
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Saturn's Exploration Beyond Cassini-Huygens [PDF]

open access: yes, 2009
For its beautiful rings, active atmosphere and mysterious magnetic field, Saturn is a fascinating planet. It also holds some of the keys to understanding the formation of our Solar System and the evolution of giant planets in general.
Atreya, Sushil   +4 more
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Conclusions and recommendations: Exploration of the Saturn system [PDF]

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Saturn missions have the following principal goals, in order of importance: (1) Intensive investigation of the atmosphere of Saturn; (2) determination of regional surface chemistry and properties of the surface features of satellites and properties of ...
Hunten, D. M.
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