Solving the Puzzle of Cometary X-Ray Origin: Observations of Comet 10P/TEMPEL 2

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Sep 1999

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Chandra Proposal ID #01100890

Physics

Chandra Proposal Id #01100890

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The unprecedented spectroscopic and imaging capabilities of AXAF are well suited to solving the puzzle of cometary x-ray origin. In addition, the heliocentric and geocentric distance of Comet 10P/Tempel 2 in August 1999 will make it an ideal subject for x-ray study. We therefore propose a 50 ksec observation of Tempel 2 with HRC-S/LETG that will allow us to test unambiguously the spectral predictions of the leading models for generation of cometary x-rays. We also request a 25 ksec imaging observation with HRC-I to determine the morphology of the cometary emission. These observations, in conjunction with our campaign of multiwavelength observations, will allow us to test all the proposed models for cometary x-ray emission.

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