Photometry from Voyager 2: Initial Results from the Neptunian Atmosphere, Satellites, and Rings

The Voyager photopolarimeter successfully accomplished its objectives for the Neptune encounter, performing measurements on the planet, several of its satellites, and its ring system. A photometric map of Neptune at 0.26 micrometer (μm) shows the planet to be bland, with no obvious contrast features...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Science (American Association for the Advancement of Science) 1989-12, Vol.246 (4936), p.1450-1454
Hauptverfasser:	Lane, Arthur L., West, Robert A., Hord, Charles W., Nelson, Robert M., Simmons, Karen E., Pryor, Wayne R., Esposito, Larry W., Horn, Linda J., Wallis, Brad D., Buratti, Bonnie J., Brophy, Thomas G., Yanamandra-Fisher, Padma, Colwell, Joshua E., Bliss, David A., Mayo, Marvin J., Smythe, William D.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	640107 - Astrophysics & Cosmology- Planetary Phenomena ALBEDO Artificial satellites Astronomy ATMOSPHERES CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS Clouds Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology Geometric shapes Lunar And Planetary Exploration Methane MORPHOLOGY Neptune NEPTUNE PLANET Occultation Optical thickness Phase angle PHOTOMETRY PLANETARY ATMOSPHERES Planetary rings PLANETS Planets, their satellites and rings. Asteroids Ring system RINGS SATELLITES Satellites (Astronomical bodies) Solar system SPACE VEHICLES Uranus VEHICLES Voyager 2 VOYAGER SPACE PROBES
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