2006-2007 Colloquium Series

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NAU Physical Sciences (Bldg 19, Rm 321), Wednesday, 6 December 2006, 4:00 PM

Seasonal Variability of the Albedo Spectra of Titan, Uranus, and Neptune

Kristin Klaybor
NAU

Abstract

Titan, Uranus, and Neptune vary in brightness by ~10% owing to aspect changes and discrete cloud and band patterns. Therefore it is desirable to obtain new albedo spectra from time to time. This was the basis of my internship at Lowell Observatory. Photometric measurements, obtained using the DeVeny Spectrograph at the Lowell Observatory 72-inch Perkins telescope, were taken in order to provide definitive albedo spectra for Titan, Uranus, and Neptune. I will discuss my experiences as the Physics department's first graduate intern, as well as the conclusions we have made on the project thus far.

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