Comet nucleus. Computer artwork of the nucleus (centre) of a comet,surrounded by gas and dust that has erupted or boiled from its surface. The arching patterns are caused by the rotation of the cometary nucleus as it tumbles through space. The outer solar system contains numerous bodies of ice and dust like this one,some of which follow elongated orbits that bring them into the inner solar system as comets. As they approach the Sun,the heat boils the ice,producing a coma around the nucleus,along with a tail stretching out behind it | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Butler, Chris |
Taille de l’image : | 4500 px × 3500 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
Restrictions : | - |