Comet P/Halley's nucleus and its activity

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Nov 1987

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Astronomy and Astrophysics (ISSN 0004-6361), vol. 187, no. 1-2, Nov. 1987, p. 807-823. 3 p. Research supported by the Max-Planck

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astronomy

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Comet Nuclei, Halley'S Comet, Spaceborne Astronomy, Cosmic Dust, Giotto Mission, Image Analysis, Spatial Distribution

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The Halley Multicolour Camera on board ESA's Giotto spacecraft observed the nucleus of comet P/Halley and its environment and returned more than 2000 images. The observations are summarized, their calibration is described, the status of the analysis and the results are discussed. Topographic features on the nuclear surface and areas of activity are identified. The optical thickness of the dust produced in jet-like features is estimated. The impact and constraints of the observations on cometary nucleus models are discussed.

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