Published 1992
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Journal Article
Puzzles and Prospects in Planetary Ring Dynamics
- Creators
- Goldreich, Peter
Abstract
I outline some of the main processes that shape planetary rings. Then I focus on two outstanding issues, the role of self-gravity in the precession of narrow rings and the dynamics of Neptune's arcs. By airing these well-defined but unsolved problems, I hope to encourage others to join me in the quest for their solutions.
Additional Information
© 1992 International Astronomical Union. The research reviewed here was supported in part by grants from NSF and NASA. I would like to thank my collaborators, Nicole Borderies, Philip Nicholson, and Scott Tremaine, for much helpful advice. I am particularly indebted to Carolyn Porco for permission to discuss her paper on the Neptune arcs prior to its publication in Science.Additional details
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- 38189
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- Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences