Observing outer planet satellites (except Titan) with the James Webb Space Telescope: Science justification and observational requirements
Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific
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Abstract
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) will allow observations with a unique combination of spectral, spatial, and temporal resolution for the study of outer planet satellites within our Solar System. We highlight the infrared spectroscopy of icy moons and temporal changes on geologically active satellites as two particularly valuable avenues of scientific inquiry. While some care must be taken to avoid saturation issues, JWST has observation modes that should provide excellent infrared data for such studies.
| Publication type | Article |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | Journal Article |
| Title | Observing outer planet satellites (except Titan) with the James Webb Space Telescope: Science justification and observational requirements |
| Series title | Publications of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific |
| DOI | 10.1088/1538-3873/128/959/018006 |
| Volume | 128 |
| Issue | 959 |
| Publication Date | January 04, 2016 |
| Year Published | 2016 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Astronomical Society of the Pacific |
| Contributing office(s) | Astrogeology Science Center |
| Description | Article 018006; 8 p. |
| First page | 1 |
| Last page | 8 |
| Online Only (Y/N) | N |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
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