Jupiter Near-Star Possibility Exposed by Pioneer 10 Find
Iowa City report notes Jupiter 1300 times Earth size and rich in hydrogen, near star status. remote sensing from Pioneer 10 reveals liquid hydrogen interior, fast rotation, nine hour day, giant magnetosphere, and 13 moons including Europa. Pioneer 11 aims to clarify radiation origin and energy excess.
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UNI Introduces Anthropology Major and Expanded Courses
UNI adds anthropology major and minor this semester after state board approval. About 10 new classes boost offerings. faculty plan expansion with aims to hire archaeologist and physical anthropologist. Program requires 27 credit hours for major and 15 for minor, with emphasis on social and cultural topics. The department also notes a growing collection of prehistoric skulls and stone tools.
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Iowa researchers equip Pioneer 11 for Jupiter mission
Under Professor James A. Van Allen, University of Iowa scientists designed and built a 60 pound instrument package now aboard Pioneer 11. The system will study Jupiter’s magnetosphere during its December close encounter, with data analysis at NASA Ames. If successful, the probe may target Saturn in 1979 and possibly Uranus or Neptune, outlining the longest scientific voyage yet.
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