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Deep Space 1 view of Borrelly (processed to show coma)

Deep Space 1 view of Borrelly (processed to show coma)
Deep Space 1 view of Borrelly (processed to show coma) On September 22, 2001, while its parent country was reeling from the September 11th attacks, DS-1 made its close approach to Comet Borrelly. This image is a long exposure to show features in Borrelly's coma. NASA / JPL / Ted Stryk

For more information and images from the Borrelly flyby, visit Ted Stryk's blog.