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To: traumer

This composite image was taken by the Stardust probe's navigation camera during its encounter with Comet Wild 2 in January. Several large depressed regions and jets of dust and gas can be seen. Comet Wild 2 is about 3.1 miles (5 kilometers in diameter.

2 posted on 06/18/2004 6:44:06 AM PDT by Rebelbase ( aka Gassybrowneyedbum)
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To: Rebelbase

Looks like a piece of a moon or planet from the early solar system, blown apart or smashed apart by a long done impact. But then, I'm convinced an orbiting moon or piece of a Mars moon slammed into Mars long ago, so don't take my speculations as worthy.


5 posted on 06/18/2004 6:47:56 AM PDT by MHGinTN (If you can read this, you've had life support from someone. Promote life support for others.)
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To: Rebelbase
Several large depressed regions...


15 posted on 06/18/2004 7:21:36 AM PDT by IncPen (Proud member of the Half Vast Right Wing Conspiracy)
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