Insolation, erosion, and morphology of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

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Authors

H. U. Keller · Technische Universität Braunschweig

S. Mottola

B. Davidsson

Stefan Schröder

Yu. V. Skorov · Max Planck Institute for Solar System Research

E. Kührt

O. Groussin · Aix-Marseille Université

M. Pajola · University of Padua

S. F. Hviid

Abstract

Context. The complex shape of comet 67P and its oblique rotation axis cause pronounced seasonal effects. Irradiation and hence activity vary strongly.

Topics & Keywords

Astro and Planetary Science Planetary Science and Exploration Geology and Paleoclimatology Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Climate action

Publication Details

Published in: Astronomy and Astrophysics

Volume 583, pp. A34-A34

DOI: 10.1051/0004-6361/201525964

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