Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10701757 | Icarus | 2012 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We present observations of the atomic oxygen lines in two comets. ⺠Both comets were 3 AU from the Sun at the time of observation. ⺠Can use oxygen line observations to constrain CO2 and H2O production. ⺠We find evidence for enhanced CO2 activity in these comets.
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Authors
Adam J. McKay, Nancy J. Chanover, Jeffrey P. Morgenthaler, Anita L. Cochran, Walter M. Harris, Neil Dello Russo,