The first resolved images
The first resolved images of a comet nucleus were taken by Deep Space 1 on Sept. 22 as it made a 1,350-mi. flyby of Comet Borrelly. The nucleus was shaped like a 5-mi.-long bowling pin and had a variety of features and brightness levels. Collimated jets emanating from the surface were visible, and a...
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