Discovering the Nature of Comets.

Whipple, Fred L.

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ERIC Number: EJ335058

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Publication Date: 1986

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Discovering the Nature of Comets.

Whipple, Fred L.

Mercury, v15 n1 p2-9 Jan-Feb 1986

"The Mystery of Comets" by Dr. Fred Whipple provides an introduction to the modern picture of comets and his personal reminiscences of how his model of comets came to be. An adaptation of several sections of the book is presented. (JN)

Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Models, Science Education, Science History

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Language: English

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