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P-Halley: the quintessential comet

Authors :
Belton, Michael J.S.
Source :
Science. December 13, 1985, Vol. 230, p1229, 8 p.
Publication Year :
1985

Abstract

Two Soviet, two Japanese, one European, and one American spacecraft are in interplanetary space on their way to a scientific encounter with Halley's comet. Before this 'swarm' (1) of spacecraft [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Giotto (Space probe) -- Research
Astronomical photometry -- Usage -- Research
Comets -- Observations -- Research -- Usage
Space probes -- Planning -- Research -- Usage
Halley's comet -- Observations -- Usage -- Research
Company business planning
Science and technology

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368075
Volume :
230
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Science
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.4059316

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