Spectroscopy of the Solar System
Joseph Martin '04
Advisor: Dr. Thomas Balonek
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Spectra from solar system objects are taken with Colgate’s Optomechanics Model 10C Grating Spectrograph using a 240g grating and the Star 1 CCD camera. Preliminary calibration techniques are introduced for the system. Spectra of Jupiter, Ganymede, Callisto, the Moon, and the daytime sky are presented. Many of the problems that arise when attempting to reduce spectra are identified. Some results and opportunities for future study are presented.
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