Infrared imaging of the coma of Comet Wilson

Details Infrared imaging of the coma of Comet Wilson Infrared imaging of the coma of Comet Wilson

Aug 1989

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1989icar...80..289c&link_type=abstract

Icarus (ISSN 0019-1035), vol. 80, Aug. 1989, p. 289-302.

Computer Science

11

Coma, Comet Nuclei, Cometary Atmospheres, Infrared Imagery, Comet Tails, Giacobini-Zinner Comet, Halley'S Comet, Interplanetary Dust, Particle Size Distribution, Comets, Wilson, Comae, Infrared, Brightness, Comet Nuclei, Condensation, Comparisons, Dynamics, Particles, Size, Distribution, Ejection, Mantle, Dust, Timescale, Diagrams, Calculations, Production Rates, Source, Origin, Velocity

Scientific paper

The brightness of the nuclear condensation noted in March 13-15, 1987 thermal IR images of Comet Wilson did not vary, in contrast to Comet Halley's behavior; a dynamical analysis of the dust coma/tail structure establishes that the particle size distribution in this comet, while different from that of Comet Giacobini-Zinner, is nevertheless more similar to that in Comet Halley. The nonisotropic character of the dust ejection is taken to be evidence for prograde rotation of the nucleus, and it is speculated that Comet Wilson is too young to have developed a dust mantle; this would account for the lack of short time scale variability.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Infrared imaging of the coma of Comet Wilson does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Infrared imaging of the coma of Comet Wilson, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Infrared imaging of the coma of Comet Wilson will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1518601