Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1775707 | Icarus | 2007 | 13 Pages |
Abstract
In this work we attempt to obtain direct images of the crater associated with the impact of the Deep Impact impactor spacecraft on the nucleus of Comet 9P/Tempel 1 on July 4, 2005. The impact generated a large and bright ejecta cloud that hampers the clear view of the post-impact nucleus surface. We used image restoration techniques to enhance spatial resolution and contrast on a subset of selected post-impact high resolution images. No unambiguous evidence for the crater can be found; however, indirect evidence is consistent with a crater size in the 150-200 m range.
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Authors
I. Busko, D. Lindler, M.F. A'Hearn, R.L. White,