Introductory Astronomy & AstrophysicsThis advanced undergraduate text provides broad coverage of astronomy and astrophyscis with a strong emphasis on physics. It has an algebra and trigonometry prerequisite, but calculus is preferred. |
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... Jupiter's atmosphere is reminiscent of the Hadley cells and characteristic trade winds in the Earth's atmosphere [ Section 3-2 ( A ) ] . Jupiter's ex- tremely rapid rotation results in its large oblateness ( 0.062 ) . B Physical ...
... Jupiter's atmosphere is reminiscent of the Hadley cells and characteristic trade winds in the Earth's atmosphere [ Section 3-2 ( A ) ] . Jupiter's ex- tremely rapid rotation results in its large oblateness ( 0.062 ) . B Physical ...
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Michael Zeilik, Stephen A. Gregory. Figure 6-6 Jupiter aurora , imaged by HST , in visible light ( left ) and ultraviolet ( right ) . The visible light image shows how Io ( bright spot to Jupiter's right ) and Jupiter are linked by a ...
Michael Zeilik, Stephen A. Gregory. Figure 6-6 Jupiter aurora , imaged by HST , in visible light ( left ) and ultraviolet ( right ) . The visible light image shows how Io ( bright spot to Jupiter's right ) and Jupiter are linked by a ...
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... Jupiter with its belts running par- allel to the equator ( Figure 6-7 ) . Disturbances in Saturn's belts are much rarer than on Jupiter ; oc- casionally large storms do occur ( Figure 6-8 ) . In September 1990 , amateur astronomers dis ...
... Jupiter with its belts running par- allel to the equator ( Figure 6-7 ) . Disturbances in Saturn's belts are much rarer than on Jupiter ; oc- casionally large storms do occur ( Figure 6-8 ) . In September 1990 , amateur astronomers dis ...
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P19 Real Orbits | 8 |
P2 Orbits Outside of the Solar System | 9 |
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