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A brief review of the salient considerations which apply to the existence of magnetic fields in connection with planetary and subplanetary objects in the outer solar system is given. Consideration is given to internal dynamo fields, fields which might originate from interaction with the solar wind or magnetospheres (externally driven dynamos) and lastly fossil magnetic fields such as have been discovered on the Moon. Where possible, connection is made between magnetism, means of detection, and internal body properties.
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Sonett, C.P. Planetary magnetism in the outer solar system. Space Sci Rev 14, 552–558 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00214761
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