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Astro Bob blog: Rosetta's shadow darkens an unfamiliar landscape

Can you imagine how close Rosetta must be to comet 67P to see its own shadow? Try 19,500 feet or about half the altitude of a typical jet.

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Can you imagine how close Rosetta must be to comet 67P to see its own shadow? Try 19,500 feet or about half the altitude of a typical jet.

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