Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Dust Jet from the Surface of Comet 67P

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 26, 2023 is “A Dust Jet from the Surface of Comet 67P,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ESA , Rosetta , MPS , OSIRIS; UPD/LAM/IAA/SSO/INTA/UPM/DASP/IDA. The original explanation runs about 124 words.

A dark and jagged hill is shown strewn with rocks. On the slope is a white foggy area that appears to emanate from a non-descript place on the rock face. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: ESA , Rosetta , MPS , OSIRIS; UPD/LAM/IAA/SSO/INTA/UPM/DASP/IDA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Where do comet tails come from? There are no obvious places on the nuclei of comets from which the jets that create comet tails emanate.”

— APOD editors, November 26, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 26, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: ESA , Rosetta , MPS , OSIRIS; UPD/LAM/IAA/SSO/INTA/UPM/DASP/IDA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 124 words

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