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The 16- to 38-micron spectrum of CallistoThe emission spectrum of Callisto was measured between 16 and 38 microns with a spectral resolution of 1/30 of a wavelength, using the NASA Kuiper Airborne Observatory on the night of October 30-31, 1975. Within the errors, the observed spectrum is like that of a 155 K blackbody, in both shape and absolute intensity. The infrared emission and diameter of Callisto indicate a bolometric Bond albedo of 0.05 + or - 0.14, which is consistent with heating of the surface by absorbed sunlight.
Document ID
19800051064
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Forrest, W. J.
(Cornell Univ. Ithaca, NY, United States)
Houck, J. R.
(Cornell Univ. Ithaca, NY, United States)
Mccarthy, J. F.
(Cornell University Ithaca, N.Y., United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
March 1, 1980
Publication Information
Publication: Icarus
Volume: 41
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
80A35234
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NGR-33-010-081
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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