Rosetta Captures Image Of Comet In The Days Following Perihelion
- 9 years ago
On August 22nd, Rosetta captured a stunning image of the post-event activities of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.
In the day-to-day life of a comet, the time surrounding perihelion, its closest pass to the sun, is a particularly exciting one.
On August 22nd, Rosetta captured a stunning image of the post-event activities of Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko.
Taken 9 days after the momentous occasion, the speeding space rock was still experiencing the effects of being near the powerful heat source.
The proximity sets off displays such as this one, as the increasing temperatures of trapped gasses cause them to explode through the surface, taking dust and light-catchi
In the day-to-day life of a comet, the time surrounding perihelion, its closest pass to the sun, is a particularly exciting one.
On August 22nd, Rosetta captured a stunning image of the post-event activities of Comet 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko.
Taken 9 days after the momentous occasion, the speeding space rock was still experiencing the effects of being near the powerful heat source.
The proximity sets off displays such as this one, as the increasing temperatures of trapped gasses cause them to explode through the surface, taking dust and light-catchi