The First Ring Around Jupiter Is Discovered
At a glance:
- Series: Great Events from History II: Science and Technology Series
- Categories: Science
- Subcategories: Scientists, Astronomy, Astronomers, Cosmology
- Curriculum: American History 1951-present
- Geographical Location: California
- Date: March 4-7, 1979
Article abstract: Jupiter became the third planet known to possess a ring; it was photographed by the Voyager 1 probe and raised new questions about the physical properties of the Jovian system.
Summary of Event
The exciting discovery in 1977 of a system of rings around the planet Uranus raised the possibility that other large planets in the outer solar system might possess such features. Proposals to search for rings around Jupiter, however, initially did not attract much enthusiasm. Prior to the Uranian discovery, several prominent astrophysicists had...
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