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Type 1 Tails: Solar Wind Interactions

Abstract

The ionization of the gas emitted by a comet is discussed along with the formation of a visible tail, and the bow shock front upstream toward the sun. Questions that a cometary probe can answer are listed.

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Biermann, L.. 1972-07-01. Type 1 Tails: Solar Wind Interactions. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19730003117

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