Highest Resolution Comet Picture Ever Reveals Rugged Terrain - Deep Space 1
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In this highest resolution view of the icy, rocky nucleus of comet Borrelly, (about 45meters or 150 feet per pixel) a variety of terrains and surface textures, mountains and fault structures, and darkened material are visible over the nucleus's surface. Posted on: 18 Mar, 2003
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