I did have a project a few years ago about the release of Sodium atoms from comets, which occasionally form these straight yellow tails. Hopefully Philae and Rosetta will help us understand how that happens!
Hi Rachel! No I wasn’t involved in the comet landing, but I thought it was incredible that we managed to land something on a comet hurtling through space at 84,000 mph! I really hope it inspires a lot of people 🙂 We’ve already got tons of useful information back from Philae, and Rosetta will continue to orbit the comet as it approaches the Sun. Should be interesting.
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