for-all-mankind: Just how big is comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, that Philae will land on tomorrow?
for-all-mankind:Just how big is comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko, that Philae will land on tomorrow? Here is a nifty infographic comparing the comet of the Rosetta mission with the comet that famously passed by Mars last month. To help bring these sizes into fathomable scales, both celestial bodies are show atop Los Angeles. Cool graphic comparing Rosetta’s comet, 67P with comet Siding Spring atop Los Angeles. Graphic Credit: Credit: ESA. -- source link
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