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Infrared Spectra of Venus
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 14 August 2015
Abstract
A historical account of observations of Venus and their interpretation is given. The major constituent of the atmosphere on Venus (CO2) was detected spectroscopically forty years ago, and minor constituents (CO, HF, HCl) have been found more recently. The infrared spectra also provide a means of studying the motions of her cloudy atmosphere. The composition of the clouds has been sought in the reflection spectrum of Venus, and some of the evidence for their nature is discussed.
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- Part II Terrestrial Planets
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- Symposium - International Astronomical Union , Volume 65: Exploration of the Planetary System , 1974 , pp. 77 - 160
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- Copyright © Reidel 1974
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