95-26311 A'Hearn As part of NSF-funded follow-up studies of the Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 impact on Jupiter in July 1994, Dr. A'Hearn will reduce and analyze numerous data sets obtained of the event. The data sets include observations with the Hubble Space Telescope, near-infrared imaging with the Infrared Telescope Facility on Mauna Kea, HI, optical imaging from Cerro Tololo, South America, and Kitt Peak, AZ, optical imaging and high-speed photometry from Australian observatories, and several other observations. In reducing and analyzing the data, particular attention will be paid to improving the signal-to-noise ratio, since most data are severely limited by the sky background or by scattered light. Furthermore, all data will be prepared for public archiving. Scientific topics that will be paid attention to include flashes due to the impacts, properties of the comet, and effects of the impact on Jovian clouds. **

Agency
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Institute
Division of Astronomical Sciences (AST)
Type
Standard Grant (Standard)
Application #
9526311
Program Officer
Vernon Pankonin
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
1995-09-01
Budget End
1997-08-31
Support Year
Fiscal Year
1995
Total Cost
$65,000
Indirect Cost
Name
University of Maryland College Park
Department
Type
DUNS #
City
College Park
State
MD
Country
United States
Zip Code
20742