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Author Schenk, Paul M.

Title Atlas of the Galilean satellites / Paul Schenk
Published Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010

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Description 1 online resource (xi, 394 pages)
Contents 1. Introduction -- 2. Format of the atlas -- 3. Making the maps -- 4. Geology of the Galilean satellites: an introduction to the images -- 5. The satellites -- 6. One big happy ..
Summary "Complete color global maps and high-resolution mosaics of Jupiter's four large moons - Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto - are compiled for the first time in this important atlas. The satellites are revealed as four visually striking and geologically diverse planetary bodies: Io's volcanic lavas and plumes and towering mountains; Europa's fissured ice surface; the craters, fractures and polar caps of Ganymede; and the giant impact basins, desiccated plains and icy pinnacles of Callisto. Featuring images taken from the recent Galileo mission, this atlas is a comprehensive mapping reference guide for researchers. It contains 65 global and regional maps, nearly 250 high-resolution mosaics, and images taken at resolutions from 500 meters to as high as 6 meters"--Provided by publisher
"This Atlas is the first compilation to show all the highest resolution image data (all those better than 750 meters per pixel) complete and in their regional context. It is hoped that these words and pictures will be only a starting point for the reader on their own voyage of discovery!"--Provided by publisher
Notes Print version record
Subject Galilean satellites -- Atlases
SCIENCE -- Astronomy.
Galilean satellites
Satellites
SUBJECT Jupiter (Planet) -- Satellites. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh94005240
Subject Jupiter (Planet)
Genre/Form Scientific atlases
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780511677496
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