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On the origin of comets

Abstract

Physico-chemical processes leading to the dynamic formation and physical evolution of comets are reviewed in relationship to the various theories that propose solar origins, protoplanetary origins, planetary origins and interstellar origins. Evidence points to the origins of comets by the growth and agglomeration of small particles from gas and dust at very low temperatures at undetermined regions in space.

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Mendis, A., Alfven, H.. 1976-01-01. On the origin of comets. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19760013989

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