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The status of cometary scienceThe problem of determining the chemical composition and physical structure of comet nuclei are discussed in light of recent analytical improvements. The development of radio and infrared techniques, improved sensing equipment, and the ability to conduct observations in space using satellites or skylabs are highlighted. The studies of two major comets, Kohoutek and West 1975n, are presented as examples of the utilization of these improved analytic tools.
Document ID
19810015603
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Whipple, F. L. (Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, MA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 11, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1976
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Marshall Space Flight Center Proc. of the Shuttle-Based Cometary Sci. Workshop
Subject Category
Lunar And Planetary Exploration
Accession Number
81N24138
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NSG-7082
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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