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Document ID
19870059396
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
Authors
Krishna Kumar, C.
(Howard University Washington, DC, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
July 1, 1987
Publication Information
Publication: Astronomical Journal
Volume: 94
ISSN: 0004-6256
Subject Category
Astronomy
Report/Patent Number
ISSN: 0004-6256
Accession Number
87A46670
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAG5-772
Distribution Limits
Public
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