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Evidence for the existence of additional small satellites of SaturnVoyager-1 and 2 long exposure images were studied in a search for previously undiscovered satellites in the Saturn system. The technique used was to overlap the images with common view areas, thereby including increasingly higher-resolution images of nearby exposures with those taken at greater distances during approach. No definite identifications were made of new satellites. However, five objects were apparently detected by the survey and the orbits associated with each of the recorded photographic 'streaks' were calculated. Techniques are discussed for applying the Space Telescope to confirm or disprove the satellite status of the observed objects.
Document ID
19870027365
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Synnott, S. P.
(California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: Icarus
Volume: 67
ISSN: 0019-1035
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
87A14639
Distribution Limits
Public
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