Astronomy Ireland Public Lecture Report
"Saturn and the Cassini-Huygens mission"
By Dr. Caitriona Jackman, Space and Atmospheric Physics, Imperial College London
Monday, 12th July 2010 at 8:00p.m.
Trinity College, Dublin
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Dr Jackman gave some great insights into the science behind her work on the planet Saturn. She clearly explained the magnetic link between the Sun and Saturn, and how energetic particles from our nearest star zoom across space and into Saturn's magnetosphere. The result is some beautiful aurorae, and Dr Jackman showed us amazing photographs and videos of this phenomenon!
She explained her work on the Cassini spacecraft, and how the mission takes careful measurements, providing clues into the makeup of Saturn and its moon system. In fact, it is thanks to the work of her team that scientists have found clues of underground seas on Enceladus!
Finally, Dr Jackman introduced a captivated audience to a number of future missions that are due to take place, visiting Jupiter and its moons. One mission, the Messenger mission to Mercury, is already underway, and Dr Jackman will take part in the science research. She will investigate Mercury's magnetic field, comparing it to that of Saturn, to reveal more secrets of Mercury's nature.
After the lecture, members of the audience accompanied Dr Jackman to the Lombard for some refreshments.
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Facts about Saturn
Saturn's strong magnetic fields gives the planet its own beautiful northern and southern lights
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