Tail structure of Comet West 1976 VI
Abstract
The tail structure of Comet West 1976 VI was investigated using plates obtained during March 9 to 12, 1976. The position of structural details in the plane of the comet orbit and the motion of bands of the type II tail were determined. The solar wind velocity was calculated on the basis of the orientation of the main gas stream. Wavelengths in the type I tail were measured; the mean wavelength decreased gradually from March 9 to March 12.
- Publication:
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Astrometriia i Astrofizika
- Pub Date:
- 1981
- Bibcode:
- 1981AAfz...45...46S
- Keywords:
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- Comet Tails;
- Morphology;
- Structural Analysis;
- West Comet;
- Gas Streams;
- Solar Wind Velocity;
- Time Response;
- Astronomy