Comet Tempel I shape model

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Comet Tempel I shape model

Post #1by chris » 29.11.2006, 20:09

A shape model for Comet Tempel 1 has been released. It's based on data from the Deep Impact mission:

http://pdssbn.astro.umd.edu/holdings/di ... taset.html

(In case anyone wants to play around with enhancing the Deep Impact add-on)

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Post #2by jestr » 30.11.2006, 19:33

I have been trying this shape model out in Celestia,but I can't get it oriented correctly for the impact,because I think we need more accurate orbit data-specifically RotationPeriod and RotationOffset-any ideas (Grant?)
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