NASA NTRS · 19890057122
Halley's polymeric organic molecules
Abstract
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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Huebner, W. F., Boice, D. C., Korth, A.. 1989-01-01. Halley's polymeric organic molecules. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19890057122
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