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The rings of UranusA description is given of the observation of five brief occultations of the star SAO 158687 which occurred both before and after its occultation by Uranus on March 10, 1977. The events were observed with a three-channel occultation photometer, attached to a 91-cm telescope. The observations indicate that at least five rings encircle the planet Uranus. Possible reasons for the narrowness of the Uranus rings are discussed.
Document ID
19770052553
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
doi:10.1038/267328a0
Authors
Elliot, J. L. (Cornell Univ. Ithaca, NY, United States)
Dunham, E. (Cornell Univ. Ithaca, NY, United States)
Mink, D. (Cornell University Ithaca, N.Y., United States)
Date Acquired
August 9, 2013
Publication Date
May 26, 1977
Publication Information
Publication: Nature
Volume: 267
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
77A35405
Distribution Limits
Public
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