Abstract
A system for measurement of 8–14 μ infrared emission from extra-terrestrial objects is described. The photometric system utilizes a mercury-doped germanium detector cooled to liquid hydrogen temperature to achieve increased sensitivity in this spectral region. A method is presented for minimizing the problem of atmospheric and component emission. The system has been used to measure the radiation from the star α Orionis, from the unilluminated moon, and from several planets.
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