Planetary observations at a wavelength of 1. 32 mm

Journal Article · Sat Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1984 · Icarus; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0019-1035(84)90166-0· OSTI ID:5604244

Ulich, B L; Dickel, J R; De Pater, I

Observations at a wavelength of 1.32 mm have been made of the Jovian planets, Ceres, the satellites Callisto and Ganymede, and the HII region DR 21. The observed brightness temperatures are presented. Those of the Jovian planets agree with the values expected from model atmosphere calculations, except that of Jupiter, which is lower than expected. Ceres and the satellites do not have atmospheres so their emission arised in their subsurface layers. The observed brightness temperatures are intermediate between those measured at infrared and centimeter wavelengths. 30 references.

• Research Organization: Multiple Mirror Telescope Observatory, Tucson, AZ
• OSTI ID: 5604244
• Journal Information: Icarus; (United States), Vol. 60
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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