Internal differentiation and mantle composition of Mimas

Details Internal differentiation and mantle composition of Mimas Internal differentiation and mantle composition of Mimas

Jul 1986

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986em%26p...35..213c&link_type=abstract

Earth, Moon, and Planets (ISSN 0167-9295), vol. 35, July 1986, p. 213-218.

Computer Science

5

Craters, Mimas, Planetary Rotation, Satellite Surfaces, Angular Momentum, Geology, Silicates, Strata

Scientific paper

An argument is given, based on considerations of moments of inertia and the equatorial location of the large crater Herschel, which implies that Mimas (one of the smallest satellites of the major planets) shows a high degree of internal differentiation (with a silicate-type core but a mantle with a density rather greater than for water-ice alone). Some consequences of these arguments are adduced and possible compositions of the mantle considered.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Internal differentiation and mantle composition of Mimas does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Internal differentiation and mantle composition of Mimas, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Internal differentiation and mantle composition of Mimas will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1655056