The Spin Axis Position of C/1995 O1 (Hale-Bopp)

Licandro, J.; Bellot Rubio, L. R.; Casas, R.; Gómez, A.; Kidger, M. R.; Sabalisk, N.; Santos-Sanz, P.; Serra-Ricart, M.; Torres-Chico, R.; Oscoz, A.; Jorda, L.; Denicolo, G.
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Earth, Moon, and Planets, v. 77, Issue 3, p. 199-206 (1997).

Fecha de publicación:
5
1997
Número de autores
12
Número de autores del IAC
10
Número de citas
15
Número de citas referidas
15
Descripción
Monitoring of the near-nucleus activity of C/1995 O1 (Hale-Bopp) began in Teide Observatory in August 1995. During 1996 the comet was observed on 72 nights between March 26 and November 13. A permanent fan structure was observed towards the north during the whole period of observation. The position angle of the axis of this fan was measured and its variations with time were used to determine the position of the North Pole of the cometary nucleus.