A Model Solar Photosphere.
Abstract
The results are presented of a comprehensive analysis of all available observations of the solar continuous spectrum between 5000 A and 25 microns. The observations include absolute intensity measurements at the center of the solar disk and limb darkening observations at disk positions cos 6 ~ 0.2. A model photosphere is presented. The absolute intensities predicted by the model are in good agreement with the observed intensities; the differences do not exceed 4%. The predicted and observed limb darkening ratios differ by less than 1%. The limitations on the model imposed by the present observations are discussed.
- Publication:
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The Astronomical Journal Supplement
- Pub Date:
- 1968
- Bibcode:
- 1968AJS....73Q..67L