NASA Released a Three-Dimensional Image of Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko
17.10.2026, 08:03·
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The Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) website, which daily publishes astronomical images with explanations by professional astronomers, has presented a new image of comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko in 3D format. To properly perceive the volume of the image, users are advised to use special stereoscopic glasses.
Comet 67P became widely known thanks to the European Space Agency's Rosetta mission, which studied it from 2014 to 2016. As part of the mission, the Philae lander was sent to the comet's surface, and the Rosetta probe itself collected extensive data on the composition, shape, and structure of the celestial body. These data formed the basis for numerous visualizations, including the presented stereo image.
Comet 67P has a characteristic bilobed shape, resembling a "duck," which became one of the discoveries of the Rosetta mission. Studying such objects helps scientists better understand the origin and evolution of comets, as well as the composition of matter that has remained since the formation of the Solar System.
The APOD project, administered by NASA, has existed for several decades and is one of the most popular science communication resources dedicated to astronomy. Daily publications are accompanied by an archive, topic search, and educational materials, making the resource useful for both astronomy enthusiasts and specialists.
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