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Artist Concept of Tempel 1 Image 1:
This artist's concept of Tempel 1 simulates an optical view of the comet. The image illustrates the comet's shape, reflectivity, rotation rate and surface temperature, based on information from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope and Spitzer Space Telescope. (2005)

Image Credit: NASA/JPL
More Information:
Spitzer Space Telescope home page


Giotto Image of Halley Image 2:
Giotto's encounter with Comet Halley provided the first ever opportunity to take images of a comet nucleus. The images were obtained with the Halley Multicolour Camera on Giotto. (2001)

Image Credit: ESA
More Information:
Giotto mission home page


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- Cosmos4Kids: Comets
- Cosmos4Kids: Asteroids
- Cosmos4Kids: Kuiper Belt

- NASA: Spitzer Space Telescope
- ESA: Giotto Mission
- NASA: Near Earth Object Program


 
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