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Comet Halley - Chapter I in cometary explorationThe information gained on the Comet Halley by the international probe studies is presented. The new information includes data on the true size and shape of the cometary nucleus and the mass of its dust grains, the chemical composition of the nucleus, and the characteristics of the 'bow wave' of the comet. The requirements of future missions for solving the many questions that are still open are discussed.
Document ID
19870033980
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
Authors
Newburn, Ray L., Jr. (California Institute of Technology Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, United States)
Date Acquired
August 13, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: Aerospace America
Volume: 24
ISSN: 0740-722X
Subject Category
Astronomy
Report/Patent Number
ISSN: 0740-722X
Accession Number
87A21254
Distribution Limits
Public
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