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Shape of the Nucleus

2 panel image showing control points and shape model generated of Tempel 1 | layout of coordinate system and positive pole on Tempel 1 | coordinate system labeled

Peter Thomas
Co-Investigator

Cornell University, Department of Astronomy
Ithaca, NY

Using the images of the nucleus from both the impactor and flyby, Peter generated the shape model of the nucleus. He also was instrumental in describing surface features.

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