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Enhanced Airglow Signature Observed at Titan in Response to its Fluctuating Magnetospheric Environment

Crary, F.; Wahlund, J. -E.; Esposito, L. W. +1 more

On rare occasions Titan has been observed in the magnetosheath, where the solar wind interferes with the regular magnetic field generated by Saturn. This particular orbital position allows for a deeper investigation of Titan's upper atmosphere response to its highly energetic magnetospheric environment. Although solar extreme ultraviolet radiation…