Saturn in the 21st Century (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781107106772)

The Cassini Orbiter mission, launched in 1997, has provided state-of-the-art information into the origins and workings of Saturn. Drawing from new discoveries and scientific insight from the mission, this book provides a detailed overview of the planet as revealed by Cassini. Chapters by eminent planetary scientists and researchers from across the world comprehensively review the current state of knowledge regarding Saturn's formation, interior, atmosphere, ionosphere, thermosphere and magnetosphere. Specialised chapters discuss the planet's seasonal variability; the circulation of strong zonal winds; the constantly changing polar aurorae; and the Great Storm of 2010-2011, the most powerful convective storm ever witnessed by humankind. Documenting the latest research on the planet, from its formation to how it operates today, this is an essential reference for graduate students, researchers and planetary scientists.

Author: Kevin H. Baines
ISBN-10: 110710677X
ISBN-13: 9781107106772
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/31/2019
Pages: 460
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 3.50lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.60w x 1.10d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 06/01/2019