Helium and Neon in "Blank" STARDUST Aerogel Samples

Authors

Russel L. Palma, Minnesota State University - MankatoFollow
R. O. Pepin, University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesFollow
A. Westphal, University of California - BerkeleyFollow
D. J. Schlutter, University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesFollow
Z. Gainsforth, University of California - Berkeley

Document Type

Conference Abstract

Publication Date

3-22-2012

Abstract

Helium and neon concentrations and compositions were measured in 49 samples of “blank” aerogel from Stardust cell C2044. Five samples show interesting compositions that if related to the Track 41 impactor indicate a complicated parent particle.

Department

Physics and Astronomy

Recommended Citation

R.L. Palma, R.O. Pepin, A. Westphal, D. Schlutter, and Z. Gainsforth, 2012. Helium and Neon in "Blank" STARDUST Aerogel Samples. 43 Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, Abstract #1076, Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston.