Characterizing young debris disks through far-infrared and optical observations
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Title of Dissertation: Characterizing young debris disks through far-infrared and optical observations Jessica K. Donaldson, Doctor of Philosophy, 2014 Dissertation directed by: Professor Douglas P. Hamilton Department of Astronomy University of Maryland
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تاریخ انتشار 2014