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The rotation and morphology of small red spots on Jupiter in 1974The paper presents observations of the morphology and rotation periods of four long-lived red spots in the equatorial region of Jupiter seen in 1974. Three of the spots were very small (less than 1 arcsec in diameter), but show on the best photographs obtained at the Mauna Kea Observatory station of the NASA-Lowell Planetary Patrol. The spots are not greatly distinguished from other Jovian features on the basis of their rotation or longitudinal drift. Their distinct red color is the main point of interest in light of current ideas as to the origin and nature of the Great Red Spot.
Document ID
19760064568
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Crump, P. C.
(Hawker de Havilland Australia Proprietary Ltd. Lidcombe, Australia)
Cruikshank, D. P.
(Hawaii, University Honolulu, Hawaii, United States)
Kellerman, R. M.
(Hawker de Havilland Australia Proprietary Ltd. Lidcombe, Australia)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1976
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
76A47534
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: F19628-75-C-0068
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGL-12-001-057
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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