Separate spectra of Pluto and its satellite Charon
The March 3, 1987 occultation of Charon by Pluto was observed spectroscopically from 5400 to 10,200 A at a resolution of 12 A. The midpoint of the event occurred at 11:06 UT; the depth of the event at 6800 A was 0.162 mag. The spectrum of Charon is completely featureless and almost perfectly flat; the red slope and the CH4 absorption features can be attributed solely to Pluto. 17 references.
- Research Organization:
- Arizona Univ., Tucson (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 5344644
- Journal Information:
- Astron. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astron. J.; (United States) Vol. 95; ISSN ANJOA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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