High spatial resolution multi-color observations of Neptune during occultation by the moon
Abstract
Preparations for the observation of Mars occultation using the 36 inch telescope on a C-141 airborne observatory were described, including technical improvements made to existing equipment. The abstracts of the following four publications supported by the grant were presented: (1) atmosphere composition from refractivity measurements made during occultations, (2) how big is lapetus?, (3) the diameter of Titan, (4) design and operating characteristics of voltage to frequency converters suited for occultation work. The planned observation of the April 8, 1976 occultation of the epsilon Gem star from the C-141 airborne observatory was described.
- Publication:
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Cornell Univ. Final Report
- Pub Date:
- March 1976
- Bibcode:
- 1976cuni.rept.....V
- Keywords:
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- Color;
- High Resolution;
- Moon;
- Neptune (Planet);
- Observation;
- Occultation;
- Atmospheric Refraction;
- C-141 Aircraft;
- Iapetus;
- Mars (Planet);
- Telescopes;
- Titan;
- Astronomy