The suggestion of Bibring et al. (1971) that the low albedos and reddish spectra observed in some lunar fines are caused by a low density amorphous substance which coats the fines is disputed. It is shown that these coatings have only a marginal effect on lunar reflectivity.


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    Title :

    Reflection spectra of lunar dust grains with amorphous coatings.


    Contributors:
    Hapke, B. (author)

    Published in:

    Science ; 177


    Publication date :

    1972-08-11


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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