Jupiter's stratospheric hydrocarbons and temperatures after the July 2009 impact from VLT infrared spectroscopy
Aims. Thermal infrared imaging and spectroscopy of the July 19, 2009 Jupiter impact site has been used to identify unique features of the physical and chemical atmospheric response to this unexpected collision. Methods. Images and high-resolution spectra of methane, ethane and acetylene emission (7-...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2010
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