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Halley's polymeric organic moleculesThe detection of polymeric organic compounds in the mass spectrum of Comet Halley obtained with the Positive Ion Cluster Composition analyzer on Giotto are examined. It is found that, in addition to polyoxymethylene, other polymers and complex molecules may exist in the comet. It is suggested that polymerized hydrogen cyanide may be a source for the observed CN and NH2 jets.
Document ID
19890057122
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
doi:10.1016/0273-1177(89)90360-8
Authors
Huebner, W. F. (Southwest Research Inst. San Antonio, TX, United States)
Boice, D. C. (Southwest Research Institute San Antonio, TX, United States)
Korth, A. (Max-Planck-Institut fuer Aeronomie Katlenburg-Lindau, Federal Republic of Germany, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Publication Information
Publication: Advances in Space Research
Volume: 9
Issue: 2, 19
ISSN: 0273-1177
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Accession Number
89A44493
Distribution Limits
Public
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