Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Rosetta Approaches Comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 11, 2014 is “Rosetta Approaches Comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: ESA , Rosetta spacecraft , NavCam imager; Music: Eine kleine Nachtmusik ( Mozart )). The original explanation runs about 148 words.
Watch the video on the original page From the explanation
“What does it look like to approach a comet? Early this month humanity received a new rendition as the robotic Rosetta spacecraft went right up to — and began orbiting — the nucleus of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.”
— APOD editors, August 11, 2014
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 11, 2014
- Type
- Video
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: ESA , Rosetta spacecraft , NavCam imager; Music: Eine kleine Nachtmusik ( Mozart )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 148 words