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A kinematographic study of the tail of comet Kohoutek (1973f)Observations of comet Kohoutek made in the Southwest U.S., Alaska and Hawaii were combined to produce a movie of the cometary tail. Plasma tail motions seen in the movie are described. Features of the plasma tail discussed include: tail rays; wave trains; and condensations and kinks.
Document ID
19760013981
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Jockers, K. (Air Force Cambridge Res. Lab. Sunspot, N. Mex., United States)
Roosen, R. G. (Hawaii Univ. Albuquerque, NM, United States)
Cruikshank, D. P. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1976
Publication Information
Publication: The Study of Comets, Part 1
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Accession Number
76N21069
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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