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Ring spacing of Mercurian multi-ring basins and basin ring formationRecent systematic mapping of Mercury has revealed many ancient and previously unrecognized multiring basins. The population of these basins now stands at 20, possibly is as large as 25, and includes at least 76 measurable rings. From the new data base, we present some systematics of basin ring spacing on Mercury, compare them with similar data for the Moon, and draw some preliminary conclusions on conditions of ring formation for basins on the terrestrial planets.
Document ID
19840015396
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Pike, R. J. (Geological Survey Menlo Park, CA, United States)
Spudis, P. D. (Geological Survey Menlo Park, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1984
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Washington Rept. of the Planetary Geol. Program, 1983
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
84N23464
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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