Voyager finds Uranian shepherds and a well-behaved flock of rings

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Feb 1986

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Science (ISSN 0036-8075), vol. 231, Feb. 21, 1986, p. 793-796.

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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Spaceborne Astronomy, Uranus Rings, Uranus Satellites, Voyager 2 Spacecraft, Optical Thickness, Polarimetry

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Data analysis activities at JPL are reviewed in connection with Voyager 2 observations of the Uranian satellites and rings. Emphasis is given to efforts to confirm the 'shepherding' hypothesis concerning the gravitational interactions of dust particles and boulders with satellites in the process of ring formation. The influence of magnetic fields on the color and elasticity of objects inside the orbit of the moon Miranda is discussed. Some mechanisms for the removal of small dust particles from the inner ring system are proposed. A black and white photograph showing the satellites 1986U8 and 1986U7, two new shepherd satellites discovered by Voyager 2 is provided.

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