Specific experiences from the study of Phobos and Deimos during the Viking mission are used to formulate three basic goals for imaging studies of asteroids. These are: (1) the highest possible resolution; (2) complete coverage of the surface; and (3) data over a wide range of phase angles.


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    Title :

    Imaging asteroids: Some lessons learned from the Viking investigation of Phobos and Deimos


    Contributors:
    Veverka, J. (author)


    Publication date :

    1978-01-01


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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