Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astrophysics
Scientific paper
Jun 1978
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1978apj...222.1054b&link_type=abstract
Astrophysical Journal, Part 1, vol. 222, June 15, 1978, p. 1054-1067.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astrophysics
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Astronomical Photometry, Interplanetary Medium, Interstellar Radiation, Mariner 10 Space Probe, Stellar Winds, Ultraviolet Spectra, Atomic Spectra, Emission Spectra, Helium, Hydrogen, Interstellar Matter, Line Spectra, Satellite Observation
Scientific paper
A set of unique observations of interplanetary emission at 1216 A and 584 A is presented which were made from Mariner 10 when that spacecraft was in interplanetary space on its way to Venus. The data provide simultaneous mapping of 1216-A hydrogen emission and 584-A helium emission, which allows a direct cross-correlation of these two aspects of the interstellar wind. The data are examined photometrically and compared with the principles of a simple model which provides a first-order understanding of the expected intensity variation over the celestial sphere. Hydrogen and helium sky maps are given which indicate the minima and maxima in emission intensity, a helium-focusing region in excess of 50 to 60 deg, and asymmetries in both emission profiles.
Broadfoot Lyle A.
Kumar Sanjeev
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