NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS) 19750006584: Infrared observations of the planets

by: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS)

Publication date: 1974-02-28

Topics: NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS), INFRARED PHOTOGRAPHY, PLANETS, SPACE EXPLORATION, KOHOUTEK COMET, MAPPING, PLANETARY SURFACES, Low, F. J.,

Collection: NASA_NTRS_Archive; additional_collections

Language: English

The planetary observations presented are divided into three parts: (1) infrared photometry at all wavelengths accessible from the ground; (2) high resolution infrared mapping of Jupiter with special emphasis at 5 microns; and (3) extensive infrared observations of Comet Kohoutek. Results are briefly summarized.