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Detection of the Kuiper bands in the spectrum of TitanNew spectra of Titan centered at 7500 A, at resolutions of 4 and 1 A are presented. Weak absorptions coincident with features observed in the spectra of Uranus and Neptune are found. This observation suggests methane abundances in excess of 1 km-am, thereby, emphasizing the complexity of line formation in Titan's atmosphere. The question of the total atmospheric pressure of Titan must be reexamined.
Document ID
19780065325
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
doi:10.1016/0019-1035(78)90009-X
Authors
Danehy, R. G. (State Univ. of New York Stony Brook, NY, United States)
Owen, T. (New York, State University Stony Brook, N.Y., United States)
Lutz, B. L. (Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, Ariz.; New York, State University Stony Brook, N.Y., United States)
Woodman, J. H. (McDonald Observatory Fort Davis, Tex., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1978
Publication Information
Publication: Icarus
Volume: 35
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
78A49234
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-33-015-141
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-33-015-165
CONTRACT_GRANT: NCA2-OR760-601
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