Dr Nick Cooper
Postdoctoral Research Assistant
School of Physical and Chemical Sciences
Queen Mary University of London
Queen Mary University of London
| Funder: | Science & Technology Research Council (STFC) |
| Project: | Astronomy Research at Queen Mary 2020 - 2023 |
Publications
Publications of specific relevance to the Centre for Fundamental Physics2025
A Centroiding Algorithm for Point-source TrailsWu L, Zhang Q, Lainey V, Cooper N, Rambaux N and Zhu W
The Astronomical Journal, American Astronomical Society vol. 169 (3)
28-02-2025
2024
Saturn’s F ring is intermittently shepherded by PrometheusCuzzi JN, Marouf EA, French RG, Murray CD and Cooper NJ
Science Advances, American Association For The Advancement of Science (Aaas) vol. 10 (19)
10-05-2024
Tidal frequency dependence of the Saturnian k2 Love numberLainey V, Dewberry JW, Fuller J, Cooper N, Rambaux N and Zhang Q
Astronomy & Astrophysics, Edp Sciences vol. 684
01-04-2024
A recently formed ocean inside Saturn’s moon MimasLainey V, Rambaux N, Tobie G, Cooper N, Zhang Q, Noyelles B and Baillié K
Nature, Springer Nature vol. 626 (7998), 280-282.
07-02-2024
2023
Characterising the interior of five inner Saturnian moons using Cassini ISS data⋆Lainey V, Rambaux N, Cooper N, Dahoumane R and Zhang Q
Astronomy & Astrophysics, Edp Sciences vol. 670, l25-l25.
24-02-2023
2022
Spherical harmonic decomposition and interpretation of the shapes of the small Saturnian inner moons★Rambaux N, Lainey V, Cooper N, Auzemery L and Zhang QF
Astronomy & Astrophysics, Edp Sciences vol. 667
01-11-2022
Complementary astrometry of Cassini Imaging Science Subsystem images of phoebeZhang QF, Qin WH, Ma YL, Lainey V, Cooper NJ, Rambaux N, Li Y and Zhu WH
Planetary and Space Science, Elsevier vol. 221
22-08-2022
2021
A Comparison of Centering Algorithms in the Astrometry of Cassini Imaging Science Subsystem Images and Anthe’s Astrometric ReductionZhang QF, Zhou XM, Tan Y, Lainey V, Cooper NJ, Vienne A, Qin WH, Li Z and Peng QY
Monthly Notices of The Royal Astronomical Society, Oxford University Press (OUP)
07-06-2021
2020
Publisher Correction: Resonance locking in giant planets indicated by the rapid orbital expansion of TitanLainey V, Casajus LG, Fuller J, Zannoni M, Tortora P, Cooper N, Murray C, Modenini D, Park RS, Robert V and Zhang Q
Nature Astronomy, 1-1.
16-06-2020
Resonance locking in giant planets indicated by the rapid orbital expansion of TitanLainey V, Gomez Casajus L, Fuller J, Zannoni M, Tortora P, Cooper N, Murray C, Modenini D, Park R, Robert V and Zhang Q
Nature Astronomy, Nature Research
08-06-2020
2019
Close-range remote sensing of Saturn’s rings during Cassini’s ring grazing orbits and grand finaleTiscareno MS, Nicholson PD, Cuzzi JN, Spilker LJ, Murray C, Hedman MM, Colwell J, Burns JA, Brooks SM, Clark RN, Cooper NJ, Deau E, Ferrari C, Filacchione G, Jerousek RG, Le Mouélic S, Morishima R, Pilorz S, Rodriguez S, Showalter MR, et al.
Science vol. 364
14-06-2019
The dynamics of the outer edge of Saturn’s A ring perturbed by the satellites Janus and EpimetheusAraujo NCS, Renner S, Cooper NJ, El Moutamid M, Murray CD, Sicardy B and Vieira Neto E
Monthly Notices of The Royal Astronomical Society, Oxford University Press (OUP) vol. 486 (4), 5037-5045.
27-04-2019
Interior properties of the inner Saturnian moons from space astrometry dataLainey V, Noyelles B, COOPER N, Rambaux N, MURRAY CD and Park R
Icarus, Elsevier
04-03-2019
2018
First astrometric reduction of Cassini Imaging Science Subsystem images using an automatic procedure: application to Enceladus images 2013-2017Zhang QF, Lainey V, Cooper NJ, Vienne A, Peng QY and Xiong YT
Monthly Notices of The Royal Astronomical Society vol. 481 (1), 98-104.
04-09-2018
2017
The Caviar Software Package for the Astrometric Reduction of Cassini ISS images: description and examplesCOOPER NJ, Lainey V, Meunier L-E, Murray CD, Zhang Q-F, Baillie K, Evans MW, Thuillot W and Vienne A
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Edp Sciences vol. 610
02-11-2017
Astrometric Reduction of Cassini ISS Images of Enceladus in 2015 Based on Gaia DR1Zhang QF, Lainey V, Vienne A, Cooper NJ, Peng QY and Wang N
Proceedings of the International Astronomical Union. vol. 12 (S330), 411-412.
01-04-2017
2016
New constraints on Saturn’s interior from Cassini astrometric dataLainey V, Jacobson RA, Tajeddine R, Cooper NJ, MURRAY CD, Robert V, Tobie G, Guillot T, Mathis S, Remus F, Desmars J, Arlot J-E, De Cuyper J-P, Dehant V, Pascu D, Thuillot W, Le Poncin-Lafitte C and Zahn J-P
Icarus, Elsevier vol. 281, 286-296.
03-08-2016
Origin of the chaotic motion of the saturnian satellite atlasRenner S, Cooper NJ, El Moutamid M, Sicardy B, Vienne A, Murray CD and Saillenfest M
The Astronomical Journal, American Astronomical Society vol. 151 (5), 1-9.
19-04-2016
2015
Cassini ISS astrometry of the Saturnian satellites: Tethys, Dione, Rhea, Iapetus, and Phoebe 2004-2012Tajeddine R, Lainey V, Cooper NJ and Murray CD
Astronomy & Astrophysics, Edp Sciences vol. 575
01-03-2015
2014
SATURNʼS INNER SATELLITES: ORBITS, MASSES, AND THE CHAOTIC MOTION OF ATLAS FROM NEW CASSINI IMAGING OBSERVATIONSCooper NJ, Renner S, Murray CD and Evans MW
The Astronomical Journal, American Astronomical Society vol. 149 (1)
24-12-2014
Cassini ISS mutual event astrometry of the mid-sized Saturnian satellites 2005–2012⋆Cooper NJ, Murray CD, Lainey V, Tajeddine R, Evans MW and Williams GA
Astronomy & Astrophysics, Edp Sciences vol. 572
26-11-2014
A survey of low-velocity collisional features in Saturn's F ringAttree NO, Murray CD, Williams GA and Cooper NJ
Icarus vol. 227, 56-66.
01-01-2014
The discovery and dynamical evolution of an object at the outer edge of Saturn's A ringMurray CD, Cooper NJ, Williams GA, Attree NO and Boyer JS
Icarus vol. 236, 165-168.
01-01-2014
2013
Astrometric reduction of Cassini ISS images of the Saturnian satellites Mimas and EnceladusTajeddine R, Cooper NJ, Lainey V, Charnoz S and Murray CD
Astronomy & Astrophysics vol. 551
01-01-2013
LOCAL VARIABILITY IN THE ORBIT OF SATURN'S F RINGCooper NJ, Murray CD and Williams GA
Astronomical Journal vol. 145 (6)
01-01-2013
2012
DETECTION OF LOW-VELOCITY COLLISIONS IN SATURN'S F RINGAttree NO, Murray CD, Cooper NJ and Williams GA
Astrophysical Journal Letters vol. 755 (2)
01-01-2012
2010
DIRECT EVIDENCE FOR GRAVITATIONAL INSTABILITY AND MOONLET FORMATION IN SATURN's RINGSBeurle K, Murray CD, Williams GA, Evans MW, Cooper NJ and Agnor CB
Astrophys J Lett vol. 718 (2), L176-L180.
01-08-2010
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND NON-KEPLERIAN ORBITAL MOTION OF PROPELLER MOONS EMBEDDED IN SATURN'S RINGSTiscareno MS, Burns JA, Sremcevic M, Beurle K, Hedman MM, Cooper NJ, Milano AJ, Evans MW, Porco CC, Spitale JN and Weiss JW
Astrophys J Lett vol. 718 (2), L92-L96.
01-08-2010
Aegaeon (Saturn LIII), a G-ring objectHedman MM, Cooper NJ, Murray CD, Beurle K, Evans MW, Tiscareno MS and Burns JA
Icarus vol. 207 (1), 433-447.
01-05-2010
2009
Three tenuous rings/arcs for three tiny moonsHedman MM, Murray CD, Cooper NJ, Tiscareno MS, Beurle K, Evans MW and Burns JA
Icarus vol. 199 (2), 378-386.
01-02-2009
2008
Observed channels in saturn's F ring by the cassini spacecraft and their relationship to prometheusChávez CE, Murray CD, Beurle K, Cooper N and Evans MW
Revista Mexicana de Astronomia y Astrofisica: Serie de Conferencias. vol. 34, 43-44.
01-12-2008
The determination of the structure of Saturn's F ring by nearby moonlets.Murray CD, Beurle K, Cooper NJ, Evans MW, Williams GA and Charnoz S
Nature vol. 453 (7196), 739-744.
05-06-2008
Astrometry and dynamics of Anthe (S/2007 S 4), a new satellite of SaturnCooper NJ, Murray CD, Evans MW, Beurle K, Jacobson RA and Porco CC
Icarus vol. 195 (2), 765-777.
01-06-2008
Revised orbits of Saturn's small inner satellitesJacobson RA, Spitale J, Porco CC, Beurle K, Cooper NJ, Evans MW and Murra CD
Astron J vol. 135 (1), 261-263.
01-01-2008
2006
Cassini ISS astrometric observations of the inner jovian satellites, Amalthea and ThebeCooper NJ, Murray CD, Porco CC and Spitale JN
Icarus vol. 181 (1), 223-234.
01-03-2006
2005
S/2004 S 5: A new co-orbital companion for DioneMurray CD, Cooper NJ, Evans MW and Beurle K
Icarus vol. 179 (1), 222-234.
01-12-2005
How Prometheus creates structure in Saturn's F ring.Murray CD, Chavez C, Beurle K, Cooper N, Evans MW, Burns JA and Porco CC
Nature vol. 437 (7063), 1326-1329.
27-10-2005
Imaging of Titan from the Cassini spacecraftPorco CC, Baker E, Barbara J, Beurle K, Brahic A, Burns JA, Charnoz S, Cooper N, Dawson DD, Del Genio AD, Denk T, Dones L, Dyudina U, Evans MW, Fussner S, Giese B, Grazier K, Helfenstein P, Ingersoll AP, Jacobson RA, et al.
Nature vol. 434 (7030), 159-168.
10-03-2005
Cassini Imaging Science: Initial results on Saturn's atmospherePorco CC, Baker E, Barbara J, Beurle K, Brahic A, Burns JA, Charnoz S, Cooper N, Dawson DD, Del Genio AD, Denk T, Dones L, Dyudina U, Evans MW, Giese B, Grazier K, Heifenstein P, Ingersoll AP, Jacobson RA, Johnson TV, et al.
Science vol. 307 (5713), 1243-1247.
25-02-2005
Cassini Imaging Science: Initial results on Saturn's rings and small satellitesPorco CC, Baker E, Barbara J, Beurle K, Brahic A, Burns JA, Charnoz S, Cooper N, Dawson DD, Del Genio AD, Denk T, Dones L, Dyudina U, Evans MW, Giese B, Grazier K, Helfenstein P, Ingersoll AP, Jacobson RA, Johnson TV, et al.
Science vol. 307 (5713), 1226-1236.
25-02-2005
Cassini Imaging Science: Initial results on Phoebe and IapetusPorco CC, Baker E, Barbara J, Beurle K, Brahic A, Burns JA, Charnoz S, Cooper N, Dawson DD, Del Genio AD, Denk T, Dones L, Dyudina U, Evans MW, Giese B, Grazier K, Heifenstein P, Ingersoll AP, Jacobson RA, Johnson TV, et al.
Science vol. 307 (5713), 1237-1242.
25-02-2005
2004
Dynamical influences on the orbits of Prometheus and PandoraCooper NJ and Murray CD
Astron J vol. 127 (2), 1204-1217.
01-02-2004