Solar System observations

Details Solar System observations Solar System observations

Mar 1999

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1999esasp.427..125l&link_type=abstract

The Universe as Seen by ISO. Eds. P. Cox & M. F. Kessler. ESA-SP 427., p. 125

Physics

3

Solar System, Planets, Asteroids, Comets

Scientific paper

The ISO observations of Solar System objects have given an unexpectedly large amount of first-class results, spanning most aspects of the physics of Solar System objects. These results include (i) the first coherent determination of the D/H ratio in the Giant Planets (ii) the detection of many new atmospheric compounds, particularly oxygen species and new hydrocarbons, in the outer planet atmospheres (iii) new information on the nature of cometary activity, dominated by H2O, CO and CO2 (iv) a new view of the composition of cometary dust, characterized by the ubiquitous presence of crystalline silicates (v) new results on the temperature and composition of the zodiacal light, and (vi) new results on the surface composition, temperature, and thermophysical properties of (quasi)airless bodies (Mars, Pluto, Io, asteroids).

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Solar System observations 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 Solar System observations, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Solar System observations will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1445959