An extraordinary view of Saturn's rings

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Nov 1980

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1980jgr....85.5925b&link_type=abstract

Journal of Geophysical Research, vol. 85, Nov. 1, 1980, p. 5925-5928. NASA-supported research.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

Astronomical Photometry, Polarimetry, Saturn Rings, Limbs, Linear Polarization, Pioneer 11 Space Probe, Saturn, Rings, Photometry, Polarimetry, Pioneer 11, Polarization, Limbs, B Ring, A Ring, Encke Division, Ipp, Photopolarimeters, Photographs, Imagery

Scientific paper

A unique set of photometric and polarimetric observations made by the imaging photopolarimeter aboard the Pioneer spacecraft shortly after it penetrated the ring plane from above on its way to closest approach is reported. The bright planet limb is observed through the rings, which themselves weakly reflect direct sunlight. Polarizations range from 41% (16%) at the extreme planet limb to 2% (1.5%) at the darkest part of the B ring in the blue (red) channel. Detailed structure of the A ring is evident, most notably the Encke gap.

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