Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Oct 1983
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1983mnras.205...39s&link_type=abstract
Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (ISSN 0035-8711), vol. 205, Oct. 1983, p. 39-55.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
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Astronomical Spectroscopy, Jupiter (Planet), Polarimetry, Saturn (Planet), Circular Polarization, Linear Polarization, Methane, Spectral Bands, Planets, Spectropolarimeter, Polarimetry, Jupiter, Saturn, Techniques, Procedure, Polarization, Observations, Bands, Wavelengths, Atmosphere, Models, Parameters
Scientific paper
A rise in the linear polarization detected from the integrated disc of Jupiter across the 7270 Å methane band is confirmed. The effect is also shown to be present across the same band for Saturn. A large enhancement in the circular polarization of Saturn at phase angle 2°.7 has been seen, and its remarkable wavelength dependence studied. These observations provide useful constraints for the more sophisticated models that are clearly needed for the atmospheres of these planets.
Smith Jeffrey R.
Wolstencroft Ramon D.
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