Particle Tracks in Aerogel
In an experiment using a special air gun, particles are shot into aerogel at high velocities. Closeup of particles leaving a carrot-shaped trail in the aerogel are shown here. Aerogel was used on NASA Stardust spacecraft.
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PIA03186
Date Created
November 3, 2005
Center
JPL
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