Part I. Observing Jupiter: 1. Observations from Earth; 2. Observations from spacecraft; Part II. The Visible Structure of the Atmosphere: 3. Horizontal structure: belts, currents, spots and storms; 4. Vertical structure: colours and clouds; Part III. The Observational Record of the Atmosphere: 5. The Polar Region; 6. North North Temperate Regions (57°N to 35°N); 7. North Temperate Region (35°N to 23°N); 8. North Tropical Region (23°N to 9°N); 9. Equatorial Region (9°N to 9°S); 10. South Tropical Region (9°S to 27°S); 11. South Temperate Region (27°S to 37°S); 12. South South Temperate Region (37°S to 53°S); Part IV: The Physics and Chemistry of the Atmosphere: 13. Possible large-scale and long-term patterns; 14. The dynamics of individual spots; 15. Theoretical models of the atmosphere; 16. The composition of the planet; Part V. The Electrodynamic Environment of Jupiter: 17. Lights in the Jovian night; 18. The magnetosphere and radiation belts; Part VI. The Satellites: 19. The inner satellites and the ring; 20. The Galilean satellites; 21. Io; 22. Europa; 23. Ganymede; 24. Callisto; 25. The outer satellites; Appendices: 1. Measurement of longitude; 2. Measurement of latitude; 3. Lists of apparitions and published reports; 4. Bibliography (The planet); 5. Bibliography (The magnetosphere and satellites); Index.
This highly illustrated volume provides a comprehensive and accessible account of Jupiter and its satellites.
"...remarkable...It combines a scholarly account of Jupiter science with a magnificently illustrated guide for observers...This ia a comrehensive book that will be a standard source for a long time...This is also a beautiful book that will be admired by anyone interested in the solar system." Conway B. Leovy, Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society "A complete and highly detailed guide for serious amateurs, students, and professionals." K. Larsen, Choice "...an opus that encapsulates our understanding of Jupiter...a remarkable synthesis of nearly four centuries of scientific effort...Without question, this is the most thoroughly researched popular work on the subject...Roger's efforts are exhausting, and the reader will certainly reap the benefits. He dissects Jupiter with the skill of a surgeon, paying careful attention to the tiniest of details." Stephen James O'Meara, Sky & Telescope "...the first full account of Jupiter for nearly 40 years..." Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society "The book is loaded with fine drawings in addition to the startling photographs. It is inspiring in its detail. This is more than a coffee table book. It is a serious scientific work which should spark the interest of many. Although it is unusual to review a book on astronomy for TLE, I am sure that many geoscientists will find this book as fascinating as I did." Christopher Kendall, The Leading Edge
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