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Old 21-01-2013, 07:06 PM
Rob_K
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Thanks guys.

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Originally Posted by tilbrook@rbe.ne View Post
What's the gas that gives such an intense green colour?
Don't think ever seen one this green before.
Hi Justin. Ionized molecular C2 gas gives comets like this the distinctive green colour. The more diatomic carbon, the more green.

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