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Hubble Shows Evolution of Ejecta from the “A” Comet Impact Site

Hubble Shows Evolution of Ejecta from the "A" Comet Impact Site
This series of images, which spans more than five days beginning at 5:33 p.m. EDT on July 16, 1994, was obtained with NASA's Hubble Space Telescope's Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 using the methane filter that reveals details in Jupiter's higher atmosphere. These images show the development of the ejecta from site A, formed by the impact of the first fragment of Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9. Frames b-f were obtained 19.5, 59.6, 90.4, 109.5, and 129.5 hours later than frame a respectively. Frames a, c, and e are seen near the edge of the planet where the viewing angle enhances bright cloud structure, while frames b, d, and f are viewed more face on.
  • Object Name
    Object NameA name or catalog number that astronomers use to identify an astronomical object.
    Jupiter, Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9
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    July 23, 1994
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    Hubble Shows Evolution of Ejecta from the “A” Comet Impact Site
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    NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Space Telescope Comet Team

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Jupiter Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact Frame A: July 16, 1994

Jupiter Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact Frame A: July 16, 1994

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope's Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 image of Jupiter Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact. This image was taken at 5:33 p.m. EDT on July 16th, 1994.

Jupiter Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact Frame B: July 17, 1994

Jupiter Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact Frame B: July 17, 1994

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope's Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 image of Jupiter Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact. This image was taken on July 17th, 1994, 19.5 hours after Frame A.

Jupiter Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact Frame C: July 19, 1994

Jupiter Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact Frame C: July 19, 1994

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope's Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 image of Jupiter Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact. This image was taken on July 19th, 1994, 59.6 hours after Frame A.

Jupiter Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact Frame E: July 21, 1994

Jupiter Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact Frame E: July 21, 1994

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope's Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 image of Jupiter Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact. This image was taken on July 21, 1994, 90.4 hours after Frame A.

Jupiter Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact Frame E: July 21, 1994

Jupiter Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact Frame E: July 21, 1994

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope's Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 image of Jupiter Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact. This image was taken on July 21, 1994, 109.5 hours after Frame A.

Jupiter Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact Frame F: July 22, 1994

Jupiter Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact Frame F: July 22, 1994

NASA's Hubble Space Telescope's Wide Field Planetary Camera 2 image of Jupiter Comet P/Shoemaker-Levy 9 Impact. This image was taken on July 22, 1994, 129.5 hours after Frame A.

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