Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 1, 2016

Rosetta's Farewell

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 1, 2016 is “Rosetta's Farewell,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: ESA , Rosetta , MPS , OSIRIS; UPD/LAM/IAA/SSO/INTA/UPM/DASP/IDA). The original explanation runs about 189 words.

From the explanation

“After closely following comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko for 786 days as it rounded the Sun, the Rosetta spacecraft’s controlled impact with the comet’s surface was confirmed by the loss of signal from the spacecraft on September 30, 2016.”

— APOD editors, October 1, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 1, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: ESA , Rosetta , MPS , OSIRIS; UPD/LAM/IAA/SSO/INTA/UPM/DASP/IDA
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 189 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 1, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-october-1-rosettas-farewell

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