Cometary Science: Insights from 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

This book provides an overview of the current state of knowledge about comet nuclei and their immediate environment,based on data from the Rosetta mission. It focuses on the nucleus and the relationship between surface properties and outgassing,and makes a critical assessment of the Rosetta dataset for future cometary research.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 421 pages
Publication date: 17 April 2022
Publisher: Springer

This comprehensive book provides a detailed status report on the current state of knowledge regarding cometary nuclei and their immediate environment. The papers included in this volume were derived from a Horizon 2020 project called MiARD (Multi-instrument Analysis of Rosetta Data), which was specifically designed to utilize multiple datasets from the Rosetta mission to comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko. The primary objective of MiARD was to place further constraints on the properties of the comet's nucleus and its surrounding environment.

The individual chapters in this book were meticulously crafted by leading researchers who have dedicated their expertise to establishing clear and concise statements about our current understanding of cometary data. The book focuses primarily on the nucleus itself and explores the intricate relationship between the observed surface properties and the subsequent outgassing phenomena. Additionally, it serves as a critical assessment of the Rosetta dataset, providing valuable insights into what would be the most appropriate next steps in cometary research.

This book was previously published in Space Science Reviews, as part of the Topical Collection Comets: Post 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko Perspectives. The collection of papers in this volume showcases the latest advancements in our understanding of comets and their significance in the field of space exploration.

Weight: 652g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789402420920
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021