NOAO > Education > Project Astro > Cratering Demos
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NOAO > Education > Project Astro > Cratering Demos |
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Seven video clips are provided on this page. The first two clips use a small ball bearing as a projectile. The second set of clips uses a 1.5 inch diameter rock, and the third set of clips uses a 2 inch diameter rock as the projectile. For each of the three different sized projectiles, there is a wide-field view (on the left) of the impact event and a close-up view (on the right). The seventh clip provides a side view of the demonstration to visualize better the plume that is created on impact. The 2 inch rock was used as the projectile in that instance.
A more detailed description of the cratering demos is also available.
Note: These demonstrations require QuickTime, which is available for both the Macintosh and Windows platforms.
Small Projectile, Wide Shot |
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Medium Projectile, Wide Shot |
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Large Projectile, Wide Shot |
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Large Projectile, View of Plume |
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