Comet 17P/Holmes Hubble image 1
This image taken by the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope reveals Comet Holmes's bright core. It shows the coma, the cloud of dust and gas encircling the comet. The image was taken 29 Oct.
About the Image
| Id: | heic0718e |
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| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | 15 November 2007, 15:00 |
| Related releases: | heic0718 |
| Size: | 1091 x 1091 px |
About the Object
| Name: | 17P/Holmes |
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| Type: | Solar System : Interplanetary Body : Comet |
| Category: | Solar System |
Image Formats
Colours & filters
| Band | Wavelength | Telescope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical V | 555 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |
| Optical R | 675 nm |
Hubble Space Telescope
WFPC2 |