Spectrum of two regions on Titan

Two of the many spectra obtained on January 16, 2005 with NACO and covering the 2.02 to 2.53 micron range. The blue spectrum corresponds to the brightest region on Titan's surface within the slit, while the red spectrum corresponds to the dark area around the Huygens landing site. In the methane band, the two spectra are equal, indicating a similar atmospheric content; in the methane window centred at 2.0 microns, the spectra show differences in brightness, but are in phase. This suggests that there is no real variation in the composition beyond different atmospheric mixings.

Credit:

ESO

Over de afbeelding

Id:eso0505e
Type:Kaart
Publicatiedatum:24 februari 2005
Gerelateerde berichten:eso0505
Grootte:623 x 331 px

Over het object

Naam:Titan
Type:Solar System : Planet : Satellite
Categorie:Solar System

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Kleuren & filters

BandTelescoop
Infrarood
Near-IR
Very Large Telescope
NACO