Figure 7-4: R I V U X G
Analyzing a Satellite’s Surface from Its Spectrum (a) Unlike Titan (Figure 7-3a), Jupiter’s satellite Europa has no atmosphere. (b) Infrared light from the Sun that is reflected from the surface of Europa has nearly the same spectrum as sunlight reflected from ordinary water ice.
Analyzing a Satellite’s Surface from Its Spectrum (a) Unlike Titan (Figure 7-3a), Jupiter’s satellite Europa has no atmosphere. (b) Infrared light from the Sun that is reflected from the surface of Europa has nearly the same spectrum as sunlight reflected from ordinary water ice.