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An experimental and indirect method for determining the high atmosphere’s density

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Casci, C., Giavotto, V. An experimental and indirect method for determining the high atmosphere’s density. Nuovo Cim 11, 291–297 (1959). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02859725

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