Publication Date:
2019-06-28
Description:
Analyses of IR data of Comet West in the region 0.9-2.5 microns are presented. The spectra were observed with a resolution of 4.6/cm, and the solar-type star Eta Boo was also observed for comparison purposes. The cometary continuum was found to increase slightly from 10,000-5500/cm, and display thermal emission above 5500/cm due to dust particles in the coma. The cometary emissions were identified with CN and C2, with the C2 transitions displaying unblended singlet and triplet systems. It is noted that no emissions or absorptions due to ice of any form were detected.
Keywords:
ASTROPHYSICS
Type:
Astrophysical Journal, Part 1 (ISSN 0004-637X); 270; July 15
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