Report on the lunar ranging at McDonald Observatory for the period June 20, 1974 to October 15, 1974
Report on the lunar ranging at McDonald Observatory for the period June 20, 1974 to October 15, 1974
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Date
1974
Authors
Silverberg, E. C. (Eric C.)
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McDonald Observatory
Abstract
The four lunations between 20 June and 15 October, 1974 produced over 130 range observations, an excellent total for the summer months of the year. Laser improvements significantly lowered the single shot uncertainty and permitted at least 18 ranges with better than 6 cm accuracy.