Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Aug 1988
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1988plas.rept..109p&link_type=abstract
In NASA, Washington, Reports of Planetary Astronomy, p 109 (SEE N89-16624 08-89)
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Astronomical Spectroscopy, Mercury (Planet), Mercury Atmosphere, Moon, Charge Coupled Devices, Lunar Surface, Mineralogy, Potassium, Sodium
Scientific paper
The atmosphere of the Moon and Mercury will be studied by means of high resolution spectroscopy of sodium and potassium resonance line emissions. The variation of metal vapor abundances with time, and with location will be measured with a view to understanding the origin and evolution of these elements in the atmospheres of the Moon and Mercury. Infrared spectroscopic measurements will be made of Mercury to determine the surface mineralogy, predicated on the availability of the Kuiper Airborne Observatory and infrared charge coupled device (CCD). During the past year, an excellent series of measurements were completed of the spatial distribution of sodium on Mercury. Sodium was found to be concentrated at the polar regions, and to be displaced towards the terminator by solar radiation pressure. Sodium and potassium were discovered in the atmosphere of the Moon. The ratio of sodium to potassium approximates that of the lunar regolith. Thermal infrared measurements of Mercury showed that the Christiansen peak was located shortwards of 8 micrometer, which indicates an acidic mineralogy.
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