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Nucleus morphology of Comet HalleyImages obtained by the Halley multicolor camera were used to determine the projected size and shape of the nucleus. The location of the terminator and numerous surface features were determined. There is good correlation between the brightest surface features and the dust jets; however, many bright features are seen which are not associated with jets. Most of the observed features are circular and appear to be related to surface elevation. The angularity of the terminator gives an indication of the three-dimensional structure of the face which was observed.
Document ID
19870016532
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other
Authors
Reitsema, H. J.
(Ball Aerospace Systems Div. Boulder, CO, United States)
Delamere, W. A.
(Ball Aerospace Systems Div. Boulder, CO, United States)
Huebner, W. F.
(Ball Aerospace Systems Div. Boulder, CO, United States)
Keller, H. U.
(Ball Aerospace Systems Div. Boulder, CO, United States)
Schmidt, W. K. H.
(Ball Aerospace Systems Div. Boulder, CO, United States)
Wilhelm, K.
(Ball Aerospace Systems Div. Boulder, CO, United States)
Schmidt, H. U.
(Ball Aerospace Systems Div. Boulder, CO, United States)
Whipple, Fred L.
(Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory Cambridge, Mass., United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: ESA Proceedings of the 20th ESLAB Symposium on the Exploration of Halley's Comet. Volume 2: Dust and Nucleus
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Accession Number
87N25965
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NASW-3573
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Other

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