Vesta And Ceres
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Author | : Christopher Russell |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 570 |
Release | : 2012-07-27 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1461449022 |
Dawn is the first mission to orbit a main belt asteroid and the first scientific mission to use ion propulsion. Major objectives of this mission include mapping of the surfaces of 4 Vesta and 1 Ceres, determining its topography from stereo measurements, determining its mineralogy, measuring its elemental composition and obtaining gravity data. This book describes the Dawn mission, its exploration and scientific objectives, the instruments that accomplish those objectives, the operations plan and the education and outreach plan. It is directed to those studying asteroids and the evolution of the solar system. This volume will be a valuable reference for anyone who uses data from the instruments of the DAWN mission. Previously published in Space Science Reviews, Vol. 163/1-4, 2012.
Author | : Simone Marchi |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 277 |
Release | : 2022-03-31 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1108479731 |
A definitive reference on the Dawn mission and its results, covering the formation and evolution of the asteroid belt.
Author | : Simone Marchi |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 306 |
Release | : 2022-03-31 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1108847730 |
The NASA Dawn mission, launched in 2007, aimed to visit two of the most massive protoplanets of the main asteroid belt: Vesta and Ceres. The aim was to further our understanding of the earliest days of the Solar System, and compare the two bodies to better understand their formation and evolution. This book summarises state-of-the-art results from the mission, and discusses the implications for our understanding not only of the asteroid belt but the entire Solar System. It comprises of three parts: Part 1 provides an overview of the main belt asteroids and provides an introduction to the Dawn mission; Part 2 presents key findings from the mission; and Part 3 discusses how these findings provide insights into the formation and evolution of the Solar System. This is a definitive reference for academic researchers and professionals of planetary science, asteroid science and space exploration.
Author | : Christopher Russell |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 570 |
Release | : 2012-09-21 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1461449030 |
Dawn is the first mission to orbit a main belt asteroid and the first scientific mission to use ion propulsion. Major objectives of this mission include mapping of the surfaces of 4 Vesta and 1 Ceres, determining its topography from stereo measurements, determining its mineralogy, measuring its elemental composition and obtaining gravity data. This book describes the Dawn mission, its exploration and scientific objectives, the instruments that accomplish those objectives, the operations plan and the education and outreach plan. It is directed to those studying asteroids and the evolution of the solar system. This volume will be a valuable reference for anyone who uses data from the instruments of the DAWN mission. Previously published in Space Science Reviews, Vol. 163/1-4, 2012.
Author | : Demetra George |
Publisher | : Nicolas-Hays, Inc. |
Total Pages | : 419 |
Release | : 2003-08-01 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : 0892545623 |
This book shows how the discovery of the asteroids Ceres, Pallas Athena, Juno, and Vesta coincided with the shift of a woman. The creating, supporting, nurturing aspect held by the goddess Ceres, the universal mother, brings us to how we feel nurtured and how we function with our roles of mother-child. She embodies the principle of unconditional love. Pallas Athena is our Warrior Goddess, a woman in a man's world, carrying the principle of creative intelligence. Vesta, our goddess of Focus and Commitment, is our High Priestess. Juno, the Queen of Heaven and Divine Consort, is our capacity for meaningful relationships. Understanding the themes that each goddess holds enriches our understanding of that function and expression in our lives.
Author | : Edward Emerson Barnard |
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Total Pages | : 3 |
Release | : 1903 |
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Author | : Joseph Bevelacqua |
Publisher | : BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages | : 236 |
Release | : 2021-07-07 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 1839693126 |
Solar System Planets and Exoplanets provides a current viewpoint of planetary systems. The solar system’s planets and exoplanets are addressed in an overview manner, and specific space probe data are used to provide a current state of knowledge of Venus and Mars. Recent Mars data and associated observations are addressed in several chapters. Of particular interest are data that suggest the possibility that life could have existed on the planet’s surface during its past when Mars’ atmosphere was wetter and denser. The search for life on Mars is one of the main objectives of space missions, and it is an ongoing theme of this book. Key to the existence of life is the evolution of the radiation output of the Sun that is discussed and projected into the future. Space probe data related to the Asteroid Belt is also presented. Technological advances in terms of operating aircraft on Mars and propulsion systems provide useful commentary regarding future innovations that will enhance upcoming space missions and the search for life.
Author | : Michaela Nicole Villarreal |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 235 |
Release | : 2018 |
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The Gamma Ray and Neutron Detector (GRaND) onboard the Dawn spacecraft is sensitive to energetic protons, energetic electrons, and strong magnetic fields. This allows us to probe the local space environment while Dawn was in orbit about Vesta and Ceres. Understanding how these planets interact with the solar wind provides information about properties of the planetary surface and its interior. At Vesta, we searched for evidence of a past dynamo by attempting to indirectly detect remanent crustal fields. We scanned the GRaND data for solar wind electrons reflected by local crustal fields and by sensing effects of the magnetic field on the BGO spectrum. We did not find any evidence for reflected electrons or shifts in the BGO spectrum caused by magnetism associated with Vesta. Based on the sensitivity of the instrument, we conclude the upper bound for the magnetic dipole moment to be 6*10^8 Tm^3. At Ceres, we have interpreted sudden bursts of energetic electrons detected by GRaND to be an electron foreshock produced by reflection and acceleration of solar wind electrons encountering a bow shock surface. This phenomenon occurred on a timescale of ~10 days, suggesting the bow shock to be a transient feature, most likely produced by a temporary exosphere. We show that a temporary exosphere at Ceres can be produced by solar energetic particle events which are capable of sputtering water ice from the surface.
Author | : Lucy-Ann McFadden |
Publisher | : Elsevier |
Total Pages | : 987 |
Release | : 2006-12-18 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 0080474985 |
Long before Galileo published his discoveries about Jupiter, lunar craters, and the Milky Way in the Starry Messenger in 1610, people were fascinated with the planets and stars around them. That interest continues today, and scientists are making new discoveries at an astounding rate. Ancient lake beds on Mars, robotic spacecraft missions, and new definitions of planets now dominate the news. How can you take it all in? Start with the new Encyclopedia of the Solar System, Second Edition. This self-contained reference follows the trail blazed by the bestselling first edition. It provides a framework for understanding the origin and evolution of the solar system, historical discoveries, and details about planetary bodies and how they interact—and has jumped light years ahead in terms of new information and visual impact. Offering more than 50% new material, the Encyclopedia includes the latest explorations and observations, hundreds of new color digital images and illustrations, and more than 1,000 pages. It stands alone as the definitive work in this field, and will serve as a modern messenger of scientific discovery and provide a look into the future of our solar system. · Forty-seven chapters from 75+ eminent authors review fundamental topics as well as new models, theories, and discussions · Each entry is detailed and scientifically rigorous, yet accessible to undergraduate students and amateur astronomers · More than 700 full-color digital images and diagrams from current space missions and observatories amplify the chapters · Thematic chapters provide up-to-date coverage, including a discussion on the new International Astronomical Union (IAU) vote on the definition of a planet · Information is easily accessible with numerous cross-references and a full glossary and index
Author | : Janice L. Bishop |
Publisher | : Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages | : 655 |
Release | : 2019-11-28 |
Genre | : Language Arts & Disciplines |
ISBN | : 110718620X |
Comprehensive overview of the spectroscopic, mineralogical, and geochemical techniques used in planetary remote sensing.