Dawn sees new surface features on giant asteroid
Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 18:00
in Astronomy & Space
(PhysOrg.com) -- NASA's Dawn spacecraft has revealed unexpected details on the surface of the giant asteroid Vesta. New images and data highlight the diversity of Vesta's surface and reveal unusual geologic features, some of which were never previously seen on asteroids.
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