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Detecting potassium on MercuryA critical comment on the work of A.L. Sprague et al. (1990) is presented. It is argued that, in attributing an enhanced emission in the potassium D lines on Oct. 14, 1987 in the equatorial region of Mercury to a diffusion source centered on Caloris Basin, Sprague et al. misinterpreted the data. Sprague et al. present a reply, taking issue with the commenters.
Document ID
19910053627
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Killen, R. M.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Potter, A. E.
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Morgan, T. H.
(NASA Headquarters Washington, DC United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
May 17, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: Science
Volume: 252
ISSN: 0036-8075
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
91A38250
Distribution Limits
Public
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