LUMINESCENCE OF THE LUNAR SURFACE.
Abstract
The lunar surface is continuously bombarded by highenergy UV and X-ray quanta as well as by the corpuscular radiation from the Sun. There are indications that solar radiation gives rise to luminescent emission which can penetrate the atmosphere and become observable on the ground. Indications that emission of this kind may constitute indeed an appreciable contribution to total light of the Moon have been coming forth from many experienced observers. The main purpose of the article is to present the current state-of-the art on lunar luminescence.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- AD0615260
Entities
People
- Zdenek Kopal
Organizations
- Boeing