When Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 Collided with Planet Jupiter | Hubble

When Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 Collided with Planet Jupiter | Hubble

Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 left an indelible mark on our understanding of the cosmos when it collided with Jupiter. Discover the significance of this event and the crucial role of the Hubble Space Telescope in capturing its dramatic impact.

Join us on a journey to explore the dynamic forces that shape our solar system, unveiling the intricate interactions between comets and planets.

In this video, Dr. Heidi Hammel delves into the story of Comet Shoemaker-Levy 9 and highlights the importance of Hubble in exploring the mysteries of the universe.

Credit: NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center 

Producer, Director & Editor: James Leigh

Director of Photography: James Ball

Executive Producers: James Leigh & Matthew Duncan

Production & Post: Origin Films 

Video Credits:

Hubble Space Telescope Animation:

ESA/Hubble - M. Kornmesser

SL-9 Comet Jupiter Impact Animation: 

NASA/Goddard Space Flight Center Scientific Visualization Studio

SL-9 Comet Fragments Animation:

ESA/Hubble - M. Kornmesser & L. L. Christensen

Duration: 4 minutes

Release Date: July 16, 2024

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