Deep Impact Aftermath

For those following this item: Summary - (Jul 15, 2005) After getting smashed by Deep Impact two weeks ago, Comet Tempel 1 has finally settled back down and appears normal again. Right after the impact, material streamed off the comet, traveling 700 to 1000 km/h (430 mph to 600 mph). This created a large, diffuse halo around the comet which faded away over the next few days. The same jets astronomers could see before the impact are still streaming away, so it appears Tempel 1 suffered very little damage. Tagged as Space, Science, Technology, Exploration, Comet, Solar, Solar System, Tempel 1, Deep Impact