Preliminary science results of Voyager 1 Saturn encounter

Details Preliminary science results of Voyager 1 Saturn encounter Preliminary science results of Voyager 1 Saturn encounter

Mar 1981

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1981stin...8122996b&link_type=abstract

Unknown

Computer Science

Extraterrestrial Environments, Saturn (Planet), Saturn Atmosphere, Saturn Rings, Saturn Satellites, Voyager 1 Spacecraft, Atmospheric Composition, Planetary Environments, Space Exploration, Space Probes

Scientific paper

Preliminary science results of the Voyager 1 encounter of the planet Saturn are reported. On August 22, 1980, the spacecraft was 109 million km (68 million mi) from Saturn. Closest approach to Saturn took place on November 12, at 3:46 p.m. (PDT), when the spacecraft passed 126,000 km (78,000 mi) from the cloud tops. Measurements of the atmosphere, wind speed, radiation, six surrounding rings, and the planet's old and newly found satellites were recorded. The encounter ended December 15, 1980. The spacecraft took more than 17,500 photographs of Saturn and its satellites.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Preliminary science results of Voyager 1 Saturn encounter 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 Preliminary science results of Voyager 1 Saturn encounter, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Preliminary science results of Voyager 1 Saturn encounter will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1040335