View of Churyumov-Gerasimenko from an altitude of 67.4 metres
View of Churyumov-Gerasimenko from an altitude of 67.4 metres
This image, acquired by the ROLIS camera, shows the comet Churyumov-Gerasimenko from an altitude of 67.4 metres on 12 November 2014. The camera, located on the bottom side of the lander, was able to photograph the originally planned landing site, Agilkia, during the descent. A portion of the landing gear is seen in the upper right corner of the image. Clearly visible is the comet's surface, exhibiting unexpectedly coarse material and a five-metre tall boulder. The ROLIS camera is operated under the scientific leadership of the German Aerospace Center (DLR).
