Detection of carbon monoxide in Jupiter.
Abstract
New, ground-based, 5-micron spectra of Jupiter have revealed the presence of a trace quantity of carbon monoxide in the lower atmosphere of the planet. A preliminary analysis suggests a number mixing ratio in the neighborhood of 10 to the minus ninth power and a column abundance of roughly 5 times 10 to the 17th power molecules per sq cm to a depth of at least 2 atmospheres. It is suggested that the observation might be confirmed by microwave techniques.
- Publication:
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The Astrophysical Journal
- Pub Date:
- September 1975
- DOI:
- 10.1086/181923
- Bibcode:
- 1975ApJ...200L.167B
- Keywords:
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- Atmospheric Composition;
- Carbon Monoxide;
- Infrared Spectra;
- Jupiter Atmosphere;
- Abundance;
- Atmospheric Radiation;
- Lower Atmosphere;
- Molecular Spectra;
- Near Infrared Radiation;
- Planetary Radiation;
- Radio Astronomy;
- Spectrum Analysis;
- Lunar and Planetary Exploration