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Jovian magnetic fields is complex, Pioneer 11 showsAn analysis of the magnetic field of the planet Jupiter is presented. The data are based on the information returned by Pioneer 11 space probe. It was determined that the magnetic field stretches across 9 million miles of space at some times and shrinks in volume by three-fourths or more at other times. It was also determined that electrons trapped in the magnetic field of Jupiter are 10,000 times more intense than those in the Van Allen radiation belts which circle the earth. Additional data were obtained on the polar regions, atmospheric circulation, and the nature of the moons.
Document ID
19750009193
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Other - News Release/Speech
Authors
Panagakos, N.
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Waller, P.
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
August 29, 2013
Publication Date
March 6, 1975
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Report/Patent Number
NASA-NEWS-RELEASE-75-49
Report Number: NASA-NEWS-RELEASE-75-49
Accession Number
75N17265
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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