(2867) Steins getting closer

Friday, September 5, 2008 - 10:35 in Astronomy & Space

The animation is composed of images that were used for the optical navigation campaign, as Rosetta followed (2867) Steins, refining its trajectory to close in on the asteroid. They were taken once a day by Navigation camera A, between 25 August and 3 September.

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