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Aerogel: Catching Comet Dust

Aerogel: Catching Comet Dust

This site from National Aeronautics and Space Administration provides information about aerogel, a material used by the Stardust probe to trap particles from the Comet Wild 2. The collection strategies, the unique capabilities of aerogel, and the spacecraft collector's structure are presented. The site also provides an aerogel fact sheet, photo gallery, and frequently asked questions.... Show More
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Material Type:
Reference Material
Date Added to MERLOT:
July 18, 2016
Date Modified in MERLOT:
July 18, 2016
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Submitter:
Barbra Bied Sperling
Hispanic Serving Institution
Primary Audience:
College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
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Website
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Not specified at this time
Language:
English
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No
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Unknown
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