Jets From Tempel 1

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In an image taken just 15 seconds before its closest approach to the comet, Stardust's cameras reveal at least four jets rising from the surface. (This image has been heavily processed to reveal the jets.)

NASA / JPL / Cornell / processed by Emily Lakdawalla

Copyright holder: Emily Lakdawalla

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Contact us to request publication permission from the copyright holder. Original image data dated on or about February 15, 2011