Review of developments in high altitude astronomy during last decade; particular reference made to problem of atmospheric absorption and distortion introduced by atmosphere; use of 12-in. reflecting telescope in balloon at 27 km altitude and observations made during flight in Aug 1957; problem of extending telescopic observations into ultraviolet by means of rocket flights.


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    Title :

    Astronomical measurements with rockets, satellites and balloons


    Additional title:

    Brit Interplanetary Soc -- J


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    Publication date :

    1959


    Size :

    4 pages


    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English


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