It seems a software problem on Rosetta switched of the hi-res camera so we will not be getting any higher definition images :(
New Scientist reports:A glitch prevented the spacecraft from seeing the asteroid in even greater detail. OSIRIS's narrow-angle camera, which has a higher resolution, stopped collecting data minutes before the closest approach.
Strangely, I can find nothing yet from ESA.
ESA scientists are still investigating why the instrument switched to this 'safe' mode, designed to protect the camera from injury.
Monday, 8 September 2008
Rosetta camera glitch scuppers hi-res images
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