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On the origin of cometsPhysico-chemical processes leading to the dynamic formation and physical evolution of comets are reviewed in relationship to the various theories that propose solar origins, protoplanetary origins, planetary origins and interstellar origins. Evidence points to the origins of comets by the growth and agglomeration of small particles from gas and dust at very low temperatures at undetermined regions in space.
Document ID
19760013989
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mendis, A.
(California Univ. La Jolla, CA, United States)
Alfven, H.
(California Univ. La Jolla, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 8, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1976
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center The Study of Comets, Part 2
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Accession Number
76N21077
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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