UBV photometry of J V (Amalthea) near greatest western elongation shows this satellite to be about one magnitude fainter than previously believed. It is observed to be very red, having a B-V color index near + 1.5 mag. Unlike the Galilean satellites, J V appears to be a low-albedo object.


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    Title :

    Photoelectric photometry of J V


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    Publication date :

    1978-02-01


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    Miscellaneous


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    Language :

    English