Title

Presolar Grains from Novae: Evidence from Neon and Helium Isotopes in Interplanetary Dust Particles (IDPs) from Comet Dust Stream Collections

Authors

Robert O. Pepin, University of Minnesota - Twin CitiesFollow
Russel L. Palma, Minnesota State University - MankatoFollow
Robert D. Gehrz, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Sumner Starrfield, Arizona State University

Document Type

Conference Abstract

Publication Date

3-8-2011

Abstract

Particles from stratospheric collectors flown to sample comet dust streams carry noble gas signatures pointing to origin in nova explosions.

Department

Physics and Astronomy

Recommended Citation

R.O. Pepin, R.L. Palma, R.D. Gehrz, and S. Starrfield, 2011. Presolar Grains from Novae: Evidence from Neon and Helium Isotopes in Interplanetary Dust Particles (IDPs) from Comet Dust Stream Collections. 42nd Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, Abstract #1477, Lunar and Planetary Institute, Houston.