Near-infrared spectroscopy of Himalia

Matthew A. Chamberlain; Robert H. Brown

doi:10.1016/j.icarus.2003.12.016

Near-infrared spectroscopy of Himalia

Matthew A. Chamberlain, Robert H. Brown

Lunar and Planetary Lab

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Abstract

We present the first spectrum through the L band of an irregular satellite from the outer Solar System. Spectra of Himalia (JVI) were obtained with the Visual and Infrared Mapping Spectrometer (VIMS) onboard the Cassini spacecraft. The Himalia spectrum is essentially featureless, showing a slight red slope and the suggestion of an absorption at 3 μm that might indicate the presence of water in some form. Better measurements of the spectrum of Himalia, particularly in the region of the apparent 3-μm band, could help determine whether water is present, and if so, in what form.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	163-169
Number of pages	7
Journal	Icarus
Volume	172
Issue number	1 SPEC.ISS.
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.icarus.2003.12.016
State	Published - Nov 2004

Keywords

Infrared observations
Satellites of Jupiter
Spectroscopy

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Astronomy and Astrophysics
Space and Planetary Science

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