Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Eros Encounter Nears
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 10, 2000 is “Eros Encounter Nears,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NEAR Project , JHU APL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 151 words.
From the explanation
“After an unanticipated extra trip around the Sun, the NEAR spacecraft is now politely approaching asteroid 433 , Eros , at a respectful relative speed of about 20 miles per hour. Still nearly 2,000 miles distant, NEAR will close to within approximately 200 miles by February 14th – Valentine’s Day.”
— APOD editors, February 10, 2000
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 10, 2000
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NEAR Project , JHU APL , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 151 words