Observations of Mars with the Photographic Zenith Tube

Abstract

Observations of Mars with a photographic zenith tube during the oppositions of 1975 and 1978 are described. A brief review of the reduction procedure is given. Analysis is made of the effect of chromatic aberration and ephemeris errors. Possible uses are suggested for the results of this analysis in further research.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1979
Accession Number
ADA606726

Entities

People

  • Alice K. Babcock

Organizations

  • United States Naval Observatory

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Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design