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Deep Impact View of Tempel 1

This image of comet Tempel 1 is a compilation of nine images that were taken on June 15, 2005 by NASA's Deep Impact spacecraft. The comet's coma can be senn.
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Credits: NASA/JPL-Caltech/UMD

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This image is a compilation of nine images that were taken on June 15, 2005 through the clear filter of the medium resolution camera. The spacecraft is 16,896,900 kilometers (10,499,250 miles) away from the comet. This image is displayed on a linear scale that enhances the comet's coma.