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Locations of 4-micrometer hot spots on the poles of Jupiter

Authors :
Kim, Sang J.
Caldwell, John
Herbst, Thomas M.
Source :
Icarus. March, 1992, Vol. 96 Issue 1, p143, 6 p.
Publication Year :
1992

Abstract

The positions of 4 micrometer bright spots in the polar region of Jupiter are presented. Observations were made by the protocam at the NASA Infrared Telescope Facility. Results also indicate isolated bright spots especially at the South Pole. A model of limb brightening was constructed and it confirms that the bright spots are truly isolated. Bright spots are correlated to theoretical magnetic field lines with no significant result.

Details

ISSN :
00191035
Volume :
96
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Icarus
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.14162063