Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Jul 1986
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986sci...233...65l&link_type=abstract
Science (ISSN 0036-8075), vol. 233, July 4, 1986, p. 65-70.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
61
Astronomical Photometry, Spaceborne Astronomy, Uranus Atmosphere, Uranus Rings, Uranus Satellites, Voyager 2 Spacecraft, Albedo, Infrared Radiation, Polarimetry, Stellar Occultation, Ultraviolet Radiation
Scientific paper
The results of Voyager 2 photopolarimetry (PPS) surveys of Uranus, the ring system, occultation experiments and observations of the Uranian moons are reported. Dual-channel photometry and polarimetry data obtained of the atmosphere at various emission and phase angles are delineated and compared with characteristics of the Saturn and Jupiter atmospheres. The results of temperature, UV absorption and density profile calculations are also discussed. Extensive ring dimensional data, based on two occultation experiments, are provided in tabular form noting that the rings contain no dust. Finally, the geometric albedos of the five major moons and the phase curve of the moon Titania are presented. The latter data indicate that Titanian surface features are not the result of recent events such as volcanism or ice slurry outflows.
Buratti Bonnie Jean
Esposito W. L. W. L.
Graps Amara L.
Hord Charles W.
Horn Linda J.
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