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Helium Glow

NSSDC ID: 1975-066A-02
Mission Name: ASTP-Apollo
Principal Investigator: Dr. C. Stuart Bowyer

Description

This ASTP experiment measured the intensity and spatial distribution of helium-fluorescent radiation in selected regions of the night sky. The measurements could give the distribution of helium in interplanetary space, and indicate the penetration of interstellar helium into the solar system. Measurements were made with a narrow-passband photometer, sensitive to helium radiation, and pointed to an accuracy of 4 deg.

Funding Agency

  • NASA-Office of Space Science (United States)

Disciplines

  • Astronomy: None assigned
  • Space Physics: Zodiacal Light/Interplanet Dust

Additional Information

Questions or comments about this experiment can be directed to: Coordinated Request and User Support Office.

 

Personnel

Name Role Original Affiliation E-mail
Dr. C. Stuart Bowyer Principal Investigator University of California, Berkeley bowyer@ssl.berkeley.edu
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