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Density of the upper atmosphere. Science, vol. 128, p. 420, 1958. 
The effect of the rotation of a planetary atmosphere upon the orbit of 
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Optical tracking of artificial satellites. Science, vol. 128, pp. 124-129, 
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Notes on comets, meteors, and planetary evolution. Publ. Astron. Soc. 
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The Special Reports of the Astrophysical Observatory continue to 
present the results of analyses of satellite data carried out by various 
staff members. The demand has grown so that at present more than 
1,500 individual scientists and research institutions regularly receive 
them. Special Reports Nos. 14-27, issued during the year, contain 
the following papers: 
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Beta One during the first 100 revolutions. Spec. Rep. No. 16, pp. 1-22, 
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Catalogue of satellite observations for March and April 1959. Spec. 
Rep. No. 26, pp. 1-51, May 21, 1959. 
