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The Ultraviolet Surface Brightness of Reflection Nebulae and the Albedo of Interstellar Grains

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Interstellar Dust and Related Topics

Part of the book series: International Astronomical Union / Union Astronomique Internationale ((IAUS,volume 52))

Abstract

Satellite observations of the Merope and Barnard’s Loop nebulae in the 1050 to 4250 Å spectral region show that the increase in the albedo of interstellar grains below 2000 Å occurs in individual reflection nebulae as well as in the general interstellar medium. Evidence for differences in the composition and size distribution of grains due to variations in the local radiation field is presented.

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  1. Dept. of Physics and Astrophysics, Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics, The University of Colorado, Boulder, Colo., USA

    Charles F. Lillie

  2. Dept. of Physics and Astronomy, Ritter Astrophysical Research Center, The University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio, USA

    Adolf N. Witt

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  1. State University of New York, Albany, USA

    J. Mayo Greenberg

  2. Dudley Observatory, USA

    J. Mayo Greenberg

  3. Sterrewacht, Leiden, The Netherlands

    H. C. Van De Hulst

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Lillie, C.F., Witt, A.N. (1973). The Ultraviolet Surface Brightness of Reflection Nebulae and the Albedo of Interstellar Grains. In: Greenberg, J.M., Van De Hulst, H.C. (eds) Interstellar Dust and Related Topics. International Astronomical Union / Union Astronomique Internationale, vol 52. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-010-2664-2_16

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