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Science 10 March 1972:
Vol. 175. no. 4026, pp. 1108 - 1112
DOI: 10.1126/science.175.4026.1108
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Frequencies of Occultations of Stars by Planets, Satellites, and Asteroids

Brian O'Leary 1

1 Division of Geological and Planetary Sciences and Jet Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena 91109

Calculations show that several occultations of stars by the large satellites of the outer planets, Pluto, and the large asteroids could be observed each decade with existing equipment at Earth-based telescopes. A systematic program of occultation predictions and observations is urged in order to improve our knowledge about the atmospheres, sizes, shapes, topography, and positions of these poorly understood bodies, in support of forthcoming spacecraft missions to the outer solar system.


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