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To: BenLurkin

Are we going to get to see it?


4 posted on 02/13/2011 11:29:32 AM PST by painter (No wonder democrats don't mind taxes.THEY DON'T PAY THEM !)
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To: painter

From the article:

The Stardust craft is expected to fly within 125 miles of comet Tempel 1 on Valentine’s night, snapping pictures of the surface.


5 posted on 02/13/2011 11:37:28 AM PST by UCANSEE2 (Lame and ill-informed post.)
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To: painter
Here is a recent picture.


6 posted on 02/13/2011 11:39:21 AM PST by UCANSEE2 (Lame and ill-informed post.)
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To: painter
Are we going to get to see it?

There will be a delay. It seems that the craft will observe the comet, but in order to do this the craft will not be able to it in real time. It will have to realign itself, pointing at Earth, then will send the data.

7 posted on 02/13/2011 11:56:13 AM PST by He Rides A White Horse (unite)
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To: painter

Probably — might even be “live” on NASA website.


8 posted on 02/13/2011 11:57:05 AM PST by BenLurkin (This post is not a statement of fact. It is merely a personal opinion -- or humor -- or both)
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To: painter

Is this the comet we planted our flag on ?


9 posted on 02/13/2011 12:12:26 PM PST by al baby (Hi Mom!!! <sarc>)
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