| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1773652 | Icarus | 2012 | 30 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Iapetus' surface is mainly composed of H2O ice, CO2, metallic iron, and iron oxide. ⺠Bound H2O, H2 and/or OH-bearing minerals, and trace organics are also present. ⺠The dark material on the satellites and rings has a common composition. ⺠Multiple lines of evidence point to an external origin for the Iapetus dark material. ⺠Small particles in the surfaces creates Rayleigh scattering and varying colors.
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Authors
Roger N. Clark, Dale P. Cruikshank, Ralf Jaumann, Robert H. Brown, Katrin Stephan, Cristina Morea Dalle Ore, K. Eric Livo, Neil Pearson, John M. Curchin, Todd M. Hoefen, Bonnie J. Buratti, Gianrico Filacchione, Kevin H. Baines, Philip D. Nicholson,