New observations of surface markings on Jupiter's satellites

Details New observations of surface markings on Jupiter's satellites New observations of surface markings on Jupiter's satellites

Jul 1975

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1975icar...25..397m&link_type=abstract

(International Astronomical Union and COSPAR, Colloquium on Planetary Satellites, 28th, Cornell University, Ithaca, N.Y., Aug. 1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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Albedo, Astronomical Photography, Jupiter (Planet), Natural Satellites, Planetary Surfaces, Surface Properties, Europa, Ice Formation, Io, Microdensitometers, Occultation, Photographic Recording, Reflecting Telescopes

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Visual and photographic observations of the Galilean satellites of Jupiter made in September 1973 with the 108 cm reflector at Pic-du-Midi Observatory are presented. A method of estimating the contrasts and albedos of surface markings on the satellites during transit by comparing them with the adjacent surface of Jupiter is described. Results for Io, Europa, and Ganymede give albedo ranges of 0.28 to 0.67, 0.45 to 0.67, and 0.22 to 0.47, respectively. These are geometric albedos for a phase angle of 5 deg. The percentages of the disks covered by high albedos are consistent with the conclusions of previous workers regarding the fraction of exposed water ice on the surface.

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