Detection of ionized sulfur in the Jovian magnetosphere. (original) (raw)

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• Mekler, Yu. ;
• Mekler, Y. ;
• Eviatar, A.

Abstract

Detection of a pair of emission lines at 6717 and 6730 A in the near vicinity of Jupiter is reported. It is proposed that the lines be identified with the forbidden doublet of S II. The astrophysical implications of this identification are discussed.

Publication:

The Astrophysical Journal

Pub Date:

April 1976

DOI:

10.1086/182088

Bibcode:

1976ApJ...205L..51K

Keywords:

• Atomic Spectra;
• Forbidden Bands;
• Jupiter Atmosphere;
• Line Spectra;
• Planetary Magnetospheres;
• Sulfur;
• Atomic Energy Levels;
• Electron Density (Concentration);
• Emission Spectra;
• Forbidden Transitions;
• Lunar and Planetary Exploration