Accession Number:

AD1112499

Title:

Lunar Limb Profiles for Solar Eclipses

Descriptive Note:

[Technical Report, Technical Report]

Corporate Author:

US Naval Observatory

Personal Author(s):

• Duncombe, Julena S.

Report Date:

1973-03-16

Pagination or Media Count:

20

Abstract:

This Circular contains selected lunar limb profiles designed for use in solar eclipse predictions. These profiles, used in accordance with the criteria mentioned below, allow the eclipse observer to predict the effect of lunar limb irregularities on the time of second and third contacts for any site along the eclipse path.

Descriptors:

• solar eclipses
• united states
• observatories
• eclipses
• astronomical phenomena
• buildings and structures
• continents
• geographic regions
• north america
• research facilities
• shape

Subject Categories:

• Astronomy

Distribution Statement:

[A, Approved For Public Release]