The detection of polymeric organic compounds in the mass spectrum of Comet Halley obtained with the Positive Ion Cluster Composition analyzer on Giotto are examined. It is found that, in addition to polyoxymethylene, other polymers and complex molecules may exist in the comet. It is suggested that polymerized hydrogen cyanide may be a source for the observed CN and NH2 jets.


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    Title :

    Halley's polymeric organic molecules


    Contributors:
    Huebner, W. F. (author) / Boice, D. C. (author) / Korth, A. (author)

    Published in:

    Publication date :

    1989-01-01



    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


    Keywords :


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