Mon Jul 18 22:06:17 1994


Palomar observations of sites F and H


We report observations made with a mid-IR imaging spectrometer of sites F and H. We used the instrument in all 3 modes: in camera mode to image Jupiter at 7.9 microns; in low-res spectra mode from 8-14 microns with the slit oriented E-W along the impact latitude of Jupiter; and in high-res spectra mode at 8.19 microns, 10.51 microns, and 13.4 microns. We observed from 23:20 UT until H rotated off the disk, at what appeared to be around 01:04 UT. The site of impact H was clearly visible in 7.9 micron and 10.3 micron images, as well as in the low-res and high-res spectra. In addition, we saw emission from a location corresponding to that of fragment F in the spectra and 7.9-micron images. There appeared to be significant limb brightening of the spectra of the H impact as it rotated around the limb. We hope to catch the H-site as it rotates around the dawn terminator at the end of this night's observing.


Colleen McGhee



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