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Discovery of X-ray and extreme ultraviolet emission from comet C/Hyakutake 1996 B2

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Lisse, C. M., Dennerl, K., Englhauser, J., Harden, M., Marshall, F. E., Mumma, M. J., Petre, R., Pye, J. P., Ricketts, M. J., Schmitt, J., Trumper, J. and West, Richard G. (1996) Discovery of X-ray and extreme ultraviolet emission from comet C/Hyakutake 1996 B2. Science, Volume 274 (Number 5285). pp. 205-209. doi:10.1126/science.274.5285.205

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Abstract

During its close approach to Earth, comet C/Hyakutake 1996 B2 was observed at extreme ultraviolet and x-ray wavelengths with the Rœntgen X-ray Satellite and Rossi X-ray Timing Explorer. The emission morphology was symmetric with respect to a vector from the comet's nucleus toward the sun, but not symmetric around the direction of motion of the comet with respect to interplanetary dust. A slowly varying emission and a large impulsive event that varied on time scales of 1 to 2 hours were observed. An interaction between the comet and the solar wind/solar magnetic field seems to be the most likely mechanism for the observed emission.

Item Type: Journal Article
Divisions: Faculty of Science > Physics
Journal or Publication Title: Science
Publisher: American Association for the Advancement of Science
ISSN: 0036-8075
Official Date: 11 October 1996
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11 October 1996Published
Volume: Volume 274
Number: Number 5285
Page Range: pp. 205-209
DOI: 10.1126/science.274.5285.205
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
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