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CURVATURE TAIL [1 record]

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Record 1 1993-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Planets
CONT

the curvature of the tail is indicative of the strength of the repulsive force driving material outward from the coma.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Planètes
CONT

la forme incurvée de la queue résulte de la composition de deux vitesses différentes, celle de la comète sur son orbite et celle des particules au moment de leur expulsion.

Spanish

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