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Voyager II Encounter with Neptune: Voyager/Neptune BriefingThe main focus of this lecture is to discuss the relative size of the planets, the formation of the solar system, details of atmospheric motion (atmospheric dynamics), the aspects of the magnetic fields, different ring systems, and the Triton satellite. The study evolves around the planets of Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Their temperature and absorption properties of the ice are discussed. Two of the chemicals being absorbed by the ice are ammonia and methane. Also discussed are the belt and zonal circulation models, jet streams, plumes and clouds, magnetic fields, planetary rings, the pressure on Triton, the atmosphere of Titan, Callisto, Aria, Ganymede, Ariel, Miranda, Io, Europa, Amalthea, Rhea, Dione, Tethys, Enceladus, Mimas, Hyperion, Oberon, Titania, and Umbriel. The lecture also contained some computerized simulation and various images from Voyager.
Document ID
20000000440
Acquisition Source
Jet Propulsion Laboratory
Document Type
Video
Date Acquired
August 19, 2013
Publication Date
August 7, 1989
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Science And Exploration
Report/Patent Number
NONP-NASA-VT-1999206990
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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