Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Nov 1990
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Association of Lunar and Planetary Observers, Journal (ISSN 0039-2502), vol. 34, Nov. 1990, p. 160-169.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
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Astronomical Photography, Saturn Atmosphere, Saturn Rings, Visual Observation, Data Processing, Line Of Sight, Northern Hemisphere
Scientific paper
Visual and photographic studies of the planet Saturn and its ring system were done by 17 A.L.P.O. Saturn Section observers between February 20, and December 3, 1989, with instruments from 15.2 to 40.6 cm in aperture. Saturn showed no significant increase in atmospheric activity, compared with the 1987-88 observing season. The number of observers and observations submitted had decreased slightly since the last apparition. Several central-meridian transit timings of atmospheric detail on Saturn were conducted, although none to the features timed lasted long enough for confirmation or for reliable rotation periods to be found. The inclination of the Rings to the line of sight reached a maximum of +26.13 deg during 1988-89, exposing the northern hemisphere of the globe and the north face of the rings. This report is accompanied by references, drawings, a photograph, graphs, and tables.
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