A multicomponent model of the infrared emission from Comet Halley

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Astronomical Models, Cosmic Dust, Emission Spectra, Halley'S Comet, Infrared Spectra, Absorption Cross Sections, Carbonaceous Materials, Cometary Atmospheres, Particle Size Distribution, Silicates, Spectrum Analysis

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A model based on a mixture of coated silicates and amorphous carbon grains produces a good spectral match to the available Halley data and is consistent with the compositional and morphological information derived from interplanetary dust particle studies and Halley flyby data. The dark appearance of comets may be due to carbonaceous coatings on the dominant (by mass) silicates. The lack of a 10 micrometer feature may be due to the presence of large silicate grains. The optical properties of pure materials apparently are not representative of cometary materials. The determination of the optical properties of additional silicates and carbonaceous materials would clearly be of use.

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