Passing Comet Affects Magnetic Field at Mars
This artist depiction shows the close encounter between comet Siding Sprng and Mars in 2014. The comet powerful magnetic field temporarily merged with, and overwhelmed, the planet weak magnetic field.
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NASA ID
PIA20321
Date Created
March 9, 2016
Center
JPL
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