Publication Date:
2019-06-27
Description:
Light curves of occultations of Europa by Io were used to generate a crude map of albedo features on Europa. Impact parameters and magnitude ratios for each event were imposed on a model. Residuals between the observed and computed light curves were interpreted as albedo features on Europa. In order to improve the fit between the observations and the model a general polar brightening was employed. The effects of additional albedo features and alternate models are discussed.
Keywords:
ASTRONOMY
Type:
NASA-CR-143273
,
TN-74-46-REV
Format:
application/pdf
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