Haze in Pluto's atmosphere
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DOI: 10.1016/j.icarus.2017.02.024
Abstract: Abstract Haze in Pluto's atmosphere was detected in images by both the Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) and the Multispectral Visible Imaging Camera (MVIC) on New Horizons. LORRI observed haze up to altitudes of at… read more here.
Keywords: phase; surface; pluto atmosphere; haze ... See more keywords
Some problems in interpretation of the New Horizons observations of Pluto's atmosphere
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DOI: 10.1016/j.icarus.2017.08.021
Abstract: Abstract Here I briefly discuss the following problems related to Pluto's atmosphere: (1) restrictions to LTE in the rotational lines of H2O and HCN above 700 km that affect thermal balance of the atmosphere; (2) contradictions… read more here.
Keywords: new horizons; problems interpretation; pluto atmosphere; observations pluto ... See more keywords
Haze heats Pluto’s atmosphere yet explains its cold temperature
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DOI: 10.1038/nature24465
Abstract: Pluto’s atmosphere is cold and hazy. Recent observations have shown it to be much colder than predicted theoretically, suggesting an unknown cooling mechanism. Atmospheric gas molecules, particularly water vapour, have been proposed as a coolant;… read more here.
Keywords: heats pluto; temperature; pluto atmosphere; haze heats ... See more keywords