Review of results on Halley's cometSince its recovery in 1982, Comet Halley has been the focus of an unparalleled global scientific effort of exploration. Remote and in situ measurements were conducted from the ground, from earth orbit, from Venus orbit, from interplanetary space, and from the comet itself. Many discoveries, such as the presence of an unexpectedly large and dark nucleus or the abundance of organic material, have led to major changes in the ideas about the general nature of comets. In this report, results of various studies are summarized.
Document ID
19890045131
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Rahe, Jurgen (NASA Solar System Exploration Div. Washington, DC, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1987
Subject Category
Astrophysics
Meeting Information
Meeting: European Regional Astronomy Meeting of the IAU