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Capturing the Flash Target Name:   Comet Tempel 1 Spacecraft:   Deep Impact Instrument:   High Resolution Imager (HRI) Produced by:   University of Maryland Copyright:  NASA Copyright Free Policy Cross Reference:   PIA02134 Related Documents Deep Impact Kicks Off Fourth of July With Deep Space Fireworks Comet Tempel 1 Comet Introduction Download Options Name Type Width x Height x Frames Size PIA02134.jpg JPEG 656 x 492 x 26K PIA02134.tif TIFF 656 x 492 x 145K PIA02134.mov Quicktime 68K Quick Time Movie for PIA02134 High Resolution Impact This movie taken by Deep Impact's flyby spacecraft shows the flash that occurred when comet Tempel 1 ran over the spacecraft's probe. It was taken by the flyby craft's high-resolution camera over a period of about 40 seconds. The image has been digitally processed to enhance the view of the comet's nucleus.

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