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Estimate of Extreme Ultraviolet Dayglow of Helium in the Martian Atmosphere

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ANALYSES of data from the Mariner-Mars probes and the Mariner 9 orbiter have provided information on the distribution of CO2, CO, O and H in the upper atmosphere of Mars1−3. At present, there are no measurements—by spacecraft or otherwise—on the distribution or even on the existence of helium on Mars. Furthermore, we are not aware of any planned measurement, remote or in situ, to detect neutral helium on Mars.

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  1. Bendix Aerospace Systems Division, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48107

    GUENTER R. RIEGLER

  2. California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California, 91109

    GORDON P. GARMIRE

  3. NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia, 23665

    JOEL S. LEVINE

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RIEGLER, G., GARMIRE, G. & LEVINE, J. Estimate of Extreme Ultraviolet Dayglow of Helium in the Martian Atmosphere. Nature Physical Science 245, 19–20 (1973). https://doi.org/10.1038/physci245019a0

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