Detection of nitrogen sulfide in Comet Hale-Bopp

Icarus. 2000 Feb;143(2):412-4. doi: 10.1006/icar.1999.6281.

Abstract

We report the first detection of the nitrogen sulfide (NS) radical in a comet. The abundance relative to water is at least a few hundredths of a percent for Comet Hale-Bopp.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Astronomical Phenomena
  • Astronomy
  • Extraterrestrial Environment*
  • Gases / analysis*
  • Meteoroids*
  • Nitrogen Compounds / analysis*
  • Sulfides / analysis*

Substances

  • Gases
  • Nitrogen Compounds
  • Sulfides