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Burke, J.J., Gehrels, T. and Strickland, R.N. (1980). Cloud Forms on Saturn. Journal of Geophysical Research 85: doi: 10.1029/JA080i011p05883. issn: 0148-0227. |
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The imaging photopolarimeter (IPP) on Pioneer Saturn provided spin-scan images of Saturn's cloud-tops. Only subtle departures from a uniform brightness distribution were apparent, except in the polar regions. At other latitudes the images show only a few features; they primarily support the conclusion that the visible atmosphere is a deep haze. Belts and zones are seen, and some detail in a zone near ¿60¿ latitude. The North Equatorial Belt consists of two dark belts separated by a brighter zone exhibiting longitudinal structure. |
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American Geophysical Union 2000 Florida Avenue N.W. Washington, D.C. 20009-1277 USA 1-202-462-6900 1-202-328-0566 service@agu.org |
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