SEARCH FOR OPTICAL EMISSIONS FROM JUPITER, AND STUDY OF FLARE ACTIVITY OF NEARBY STARS
Abstract
Apparatus has been constructed to make possible detection of small variations in output of Halpha and Ca K light from celestial objects. One application is the search for optical emissions from Jupiter correlating with its nonthermal radio storms. Cons78, SAR/NONR-(G)-00011-61 and NONR(G)00043-62, Proj. NR 046-778) Unclassified report DESCRIPTORS: *Astrophysics, *Optical systems, Jupiter, Stars, Flares, Celestial mechanics, Light transmission.Apparatus has been constructed to make possible detection of small variations in output of Halpha and Ca K light from celestial objects. One application is the search for optical emissions from Jupiter correlating with its nonthermal radio storms. Considerably more of the program will be devoted to flare activity on stars other than the sun, partly as a question of astrophysical interest, and partly in cooperation with efforts of radio astronomers to detect radio flare activity from nearby stars. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 23, 1962
- Accession Number
- AD0283355
Entities
People
- Harlan J. Smith
- James P. Rodman
Organizations
- Yale University