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Osservatorio Astronomico di Padova
Recent research
- Engineering & TechnologyOpen access
In-flight receiver calibration of the Ganymede Laser Altimeter (GALA) by passive Earth observations
Abstract. Post-launch characterization of the receiver telescope of the laser altimeter is essential for achieving precise georeferenced planetary measurements and for radiometric calibration to passively measure surface reflectance. For the Ganymede Laser Altimeter (GALA) aboard...
- Physics & SpaceOpen access
Abstract JuRa, the Juventas Radar, is the sounding radar of the Hera/ESA mission on cruise to the asteroid Didymos and its moon, Dimorphos. In 2027, it will, for the first time, do direct observation of the internal structure of an asteroid for the benefit of both science and pla...
- Physics & SpaceOpen access
Measuring masses of transiting Earth-like planets: first insights from the PLATO RV Data Challenge
Abstract The PLATO Stellar Variability Mitigation Working Group designed a radial-velocity (RV) data challenge to assess the precision and accuracy achievable on RV semi-amplitudes in the context of the future PLATO follow-up. Using Sun-as-a-star observations obtained with HARPS-...