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Formation of Comets in Meteor Streams

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 August 2015

J. Trulsen*
Affiliation:
The Auroral Observatory, University of Troms⊘, Troms⊘, Norway

Abstract

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The temporary focusing effect of planetary perturbations on the particles of a meteor stream is studied. It is indicated that allowance for collisions could result in more permanent focusing, leading to the possible formation of a comet.

Type
Part VI/Relationship With Meteors and Minor Planets
Copyright
Copyright © Reidel 1972 

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