Galileo, Planetary Atmospheres, and Prograde Revolution

Early in March 1610 Galileo was preoccupied with curious brightness variations of the newly discovered satellites of Jupiter. In formulating an incorrect explanation he advanced important generalizations about the existence of planetary atmospheres and counterclockwise circulation within the solar s...

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Published in:Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1985-02, Vol.227 (4687), p.597-600
Main Author: Parker, G. D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Analysis
Apogees
Artificial satellites
Astronomical research
Astronomy
Earth, ocean, space
Exact sciences and technology
Jovian satellites
Jupiter
Jupiter (Planet)
Natural satellites
Observations
Perigees
Planetary atmospheres
Planets, their satellites and rings. Asteroids
Rationing
Satellite orbits
Scientists
Solar system
Stars
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Summary:Early in March 1610 Galileo was preoccupied with curious brightness variations of the newly discovered satellites of Jupiter. In formulating an incorrect explanation he advanced important generalizations about the existence of planetary atmospheres and counterclockwise circulation within the solar system.
ISSN:0036-8075
1095-9203
DOI:10.1126/science.227.4687.597