- Original Caption Released with Image:
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Figure 1: Analyzing a Cometary 'Sneeze'
This display shows highly processed images of the outburst of comet
Tempel 1 between June 22 and 23, 2005. The pictures were taken by Deep
Impact's medium-resolution camera. An average image of the comet has been
subtracted from each picture to provide an enhanced view of the outburst.
The intensity has also been stretched to show the faintest parts. This processing
enables measurement of the outflow speed and the details of the dissipation of
the outburst. The left image was taken when the comet was very close to its
normal, non-bursting state, so almost nothing is visible.
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NASA/JPL-Caltech/UMD
Image Addition Date:
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2005-07-01
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