Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1773323 Icarus 2013 15 Pages PDF
Abstract
► We show how the nucleus of the comet wobbles as it spins. ► We deduce how the spin state is oriented in space. ► We show how the spin state evolves with time becoming more excited as it slows down. ► We calculate the length of daytime at places on the nucleus that show activity.
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Physical Sciences and Engineering Earth and Planetary Sciences Space and Planetary Science
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