Seasonal variation of the radial brightness contrast of Saturn’s rings viewed in mid-infrared by Subaru/COMICS
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DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361/201527529
Abstract: Aims. This paper investigates the mid-infrared (MIR) characteristics of Saturn’s rings. Methods. We collected and analyzed MIR high spatial resolution images of Saturn’s rings obtained in January 2008 and April 2005 with the COoled Mid-Infrared… read more here.
Keywords: saturn rings; variation; contrast; brightness ... See more keywords
Formation of the Cassini Division – II. Possible histories of Mimas and Enceladus
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DOI: 10.1093/mnras/stz445
Abstract: This study is a companion paper to Baillie et al., in which we showed that a past episode of inward migration of Mimas could have created the Cassini Division. We here investigate the possible causes… read more here.
Keywords: mimas; past hot; mimas enceladus; cassini division ... See more keywords