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Modern Observational Techniques for CometsTechniques are discussed in the following areas: astrometry, photometry, infrared observations, radio observations, spectroscopy, imaging of coma and tail, image processing of observation. The determination of the chemical composition and physical structure of comets is highlighted.
Document ID
19820006116
Acquisition Source
Headquarters
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Brandt, J. C. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)
Greenberg, J. M. (Leiden Univ.)
Donn, B. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center)
Rahe, J. (Erlangen-Nuernberg Univ.)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1981
Subject Category
Astronomy
Report/Patent Number
JPL-PUB-81-68
NASA-CR-165006
Meeting Information
Meeting: Modern Observational Techniques for Comets
Location: Greenbelt, MD
Country: United States
Start Date: October 22, 1980
End Date: October 24, 1980
Accession Number
82N13989
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS7-100
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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