Publication Date:
2011-08-19
Description:
Preliminary results from Voyager's encounter with Neptune are reviewed. The major events of the encounter are listed and the data on the atmosphere, magnetosphere, and ring-arc region of Neptune are discussed. The communications and photographical techniques used in the mission are examined. In addition, a search for Neptune satellites is considered.
Keywords:
ASTRONAUTICS (GENERAL)
Type:
Sky and Telescope (ISSN 0037-6604); 78; 26-29
Format:
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