The measurements of sky brightness on lunokhod-2 |
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Authors: | A. B. Severny E. I. Terez A. M. Zvereva |
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Affiliation: | 1. Crimean Astrophysical Observatory, Nauchny, Crimea, U.S.S.R.
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Abstract: | An astrophotometer was used for measurements of lunar sky brightness in visible and ultraviolet range during day and night. The data obtained showed unexpectedly high values of brightness during the lunar day in the visible region. From measurements during lunar ‘twilight’ conditions and from the dependence of excessive flux on cosZ⊙ we have concluded that the effect is due to scattering of solar radiation by dust particles above the surface of the Moon. Some evidence in favour of dust clouds around the Moon is presented. |
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