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 REAL PHOTO OF A COMET'S SURFACE
What you’re seeing is not an artistic image but an actual photo taken by ESA’s Rosetta probe, which in 2014 captivated us with this breathtaking view just "steps away" from the surface of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko.
You can see areas dominated by cliffs, depressions, ridges, and even large boulders. While some areas seem calm, others appear to be shaped by the comet’s activity.
Comet 67P is a fascinating example of how science and technology come together to unravel the mysteries of the universe. Close-up images of its surface give us a unique glimpse into a distant world that continues to astonish and inspire.
https://image.nostr.build/5fa6867703665149c7f0def229147c58334d8c6b3f75aa7b55bb8d767aa45579.jpg
Credits: ESA/Rosetta/MPS for the OSIRIS Team MPS/UPD/LAM/IAA/SSO/INTA/UPM/DASP/IDA; J. Roger