Detection of OCS in comet Hyakutake (C/1996 B2)
Abstract
The first unambiguous detection of carbonyl sulfide (OCS) in a comet is reported. On March 19, 1996 UT the J(12-11) transition at 145.95 GHz was detected using the National Radio Astronomy Observatory 12 m dish on Kitt Peak. This confirms that OCS at least partially accounts for the missing source of the atomic sulfur observed in the UV. The production rates of H 2S and CH 3OH have also been measured.
- Publication:
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Planetary and Space Science
- Pub Date:
- June 1997
- DOI:
- 10.1016/S0032-0633(97)00076-7
- Bibcode:
- 1997P&SS...45..717W