Dennis Bodewits
4 papers · Latest:
Exoplanets & Planetary Science
Origin and evolution of NiI and FeI in the coma of the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS throughout its trajectory
Observations of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reveal strong, asymmetric NiI/FeI emission, explained by subsurface carbonyl sublimation and a transient heat source.
2605.07652
Exoplanets & Planetary ScienceCharacterization of the Volatile Properties of 133P/Elst-Pizarro and Other Main-Belt Comets with JWST and Ground-Based Observations
JWST observations of main-belt comet 133P/Elst-Pizarro characterize its water outgassing and volatile depletion, consistent with other MBCs.
2604.22932
Exoplanets & Planetary ScienceEmerging Diversity Among the Main-Belt Comets: Insights from JWST and Ground-Based Observations of 457P/Lemmon-PANSTARRS
JWST observations of main-belt comet 457P/Lemmon-PANSTARRS reveal dust activity but no water, suggesting a new diverse subclass of comets.
2604.22931
Exoplanets & Planetary ScienceThe evolution of exocomets and their source populations
This paper reviews the evolution of comets and exocomets, their source populations, dynamical delivery, and physical changes, highlighting current knowledge and gaps.
2604.08190
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